Archive · 7 Dec 2025
DHR Hosts 3-Day Kurseong Station Mahotsav
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) organized a 3-day cultural festival called the Kurseong Station Mahotsav as part of the Ghum Festival.
The event took place at the historic Kurseong Railway Station and included music, poetry, art, and competitions for schoolchildren.
DHR collaborated with the creative collective Poets of Community to introduce open mic culture to the region.
The festival featured local artists and invited artists from across India and abroad, showcasing a diverse range of artistic expressions.
The event aimed to blend heritage with contemporary cultural expression, transforming the DHR into a dynamic cultural hub for the hill communities.
The Mahotsav highlighted the creativity and cultural richness of Kurseong's young generation and reaffirmed DHR's commitment to community engagement and heritage conservation.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) organized a 3-day cultural festival, Kurseong Station Mahotsav, as part of the Ghum Festival.
The event featured music, poetry, art, and competitions for schoolchildren, showcasing the artistic vibrancy of the hills.
DHR collaborated with Poets of Community to introduce open mic culture to Kurseong and nearby hill regions.
The festival included an Open Mic for Local Artists, an Evening Curated Showcase, and a high-energy music festival.
The Mahotsav aimed to strengthen heritage awareness and foster cultural connectivity along the DHR route.
- Who
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) and Poets of Community
- What
- 3-day cultural festival featuring music, poetry, art, and competitions
- When
- 2nd December, 2025 (3 days)
- Where
- Kurseong Railway Station, Darjeeling
- Why
- To showcase artistic vibrancy, strengthen heritage awareness, and foster cultural connectivity
- Event Name
- Kurseong Station Mahotsav
- Duration
- 3 days (2nd December, 2025)
- Organizer
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR)
- Collaborator
- Poets of Community
- Key Activities
- Open Mic, Curated Showcase, Competitions, Music Festival
- Location
- Kurseong Railway Station
- Significance
- Heritage awareness and cultural connectivity