Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Ajanta Circus Returns to Park Circus Maidan
Ajanta Circus, a big traveling show from eastern India, is back at Park Circus Maidan after 12 years.
It's celebrating its 50th anniversary with lots of exciting acts like acrobatics, clowns, and balancing tricks.
The circus has performers from different parts of the world, including Mongolia, Manipur, and Africa.
There are three shows every day at 1 PM, 4 PM, and 7 PM, and it will run until January 31.
The circus doesn't have live animals anymore, so it's all about the skills of the performers.
It's a fun way to enjoy some old-school entertainment!
Ajanta Circus returns to Park Circus Maidan after 12 years, celebrating its 50th anniversary.
The circus features performers from Mongolia, Manipur, Africa, and Assam, showcasing acts like aerial acrobatics, sword-swallowing, and clown performances.
Shows are held daily at 1 PM, 4 PM, and 7 PM, running until January 31.
The circus has adapted to a ban on live animals, focusing on skill-based performances.
Attendees enjoyed various acts, including a Mongolian gymnast balancing on a steel stand with her teeth and a Manipuri woman performing sword tricks blindfolded.
- Who
- Ajanta Circus, gymnasts from Mongolia, Manipur, Africa, and Assam, and local performers
- What
- The return of Ajanta Circus to Park Circus Maidan after 12 years
- When
- Until January 31, with daily shows at 1 PM, 4 PM, and 7 PM
- Where
- Park Circus Maidan, Kolkata
- Why
- To celebrate its 50th anniversary and bring back nostalgia for Kolkatans
- Circus Name
- Ajanta Circus
- Location
- Park Circus Maidan, Kolkata
- Duration
- Until January 31
- Show Timings
- 1 PM, 4 PM, 7 PM daily
- Performers
- Gymnasts from Mongolia, Manipur, Africa, and Assam
- Special Acts
- Aerial acrobatics, sword-swallowing, clown acts, and more
- Ban on Live Animals
- True
- Anniversary
- 50th anniversary
