The Kajari Mahotsava is one of the most famous festivals of Mirzapur. The festival pays homage to Kajali, the daughter of King Kantit who used to sing lovely songs dedicated to the husband she could never meet during her life.

Although the festival has taken on a modern touch in these days, the locals still hold on the old story of the beautiful princess who sang sad love songs in memory of her husband whom she loved deeply.