Archive · 2 Sep 2026
West Bengal Plans Grand Mahalaya Event, Inviting Modi and Shah
West Bengal plans to hold a large celebration for Mahalaya.
Mahalaya is observed before Durga Puja begins.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah will be invited.
The government has not yet confirmed whether they will attend.
The programme will probably happen in Kolkata.
It may show the history of Durga Puja in West Bengal.
It is also expected to include folk performances such as dhunuchi and Chhau dances.
Mahalaya is scheduled for October 10 this year.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a grand Mahalaya programme.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be invited.
The event is likely to take place in Kolkata, though the date was not specified.
Mahalaya falls on October 10 this year, before the start of Durga Puja.
The programme is expected to feature Durga Puja history, Bengali folk culture, dhunuchi dance and Chhau dance.
- Who
- The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, will organise the event and invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- What
- A grand programme marking Mahalaya, featuring Durga Puja history and Bengali folk culture.
- When
- Mahalaya is on October 10 this year; the event's exact date was not specified.
- Where
- The event is likely to be held in Kolkata.
- Why
- The programme is expected to showcase West Bengal's Durga Puja history and folk culture.
- Event
- Grand Mahalaya programme
- Host
- West Bengal government
- Chief minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- Invitations
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Likely venue
- Kolkata
- Mahalaya date
- October 10 this year
- Planned features
- Durga Puja history, folk culture, dhunuchi dance and Chhau dance