Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Cultural Celebrations in Kolkata Highlight Classical Dance and Music
In Kolkata, there were several cultural events.
The dance school Nrityangan had its 19th annual show with 190 students performing Bharatnatyam.
Shashwati Garai Ghosh gave a special dance performance called Uttsarg.
There was also a big award ceremony by Surnandan Bharati where many artists were honored for their work in music, dance, and other arts.
These events show how important classical dance and music are in India.
South Kolkata Nrityangan held its 19th annual dance performance featuring 190 students performing Bharatnatyam.
Shashwati Garai Ghosh presented a meditative and energetic dance performance titled Uttsarg at Avani, Gyan Manch.
The All India Conference, Convocation and Award giving Ceremony of Surnandan Bharati recognized excellence in various cultural fields.
Lifetime Achievement Awards were given to eminent artists and musicians, including Sukumar Samajpati and Swagatalakshmi Dasgupta.
The events highlighted the importance of preserving and promoting Indian classical dance and music.
- Who
- Students of South Kolkata Nrityangan, Shashwati Garai Ghosh, Surnandan Bharati, and various award recipients
- What
- Annual dance performance, Uttsarg performance, and award ceremony
- When
- 10 January and other dates
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To celebrate and promote Indian classical dance and music, and to recognize excellence in various cultural fields
- Event 1
- 19th annual show of Nrityangan
- Date
- 10 January
- Venue
- Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata
- Participants
- 190 students
- Event 2
- Uttsarg performance by Shashwati Garai Ghosh
- Venue 2
- Avani, Gyan Manch
- Event 3
- All India Conference, Convocation and Award giving Ceremony of Surnandan Bharati
- Venue 3
- Indumati Sabhagriha, Kolkata
