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Three Thousand Dhakis Rehearse Ahead of Eden Gardens Mahalaya
Mahalaya is a special time that starts the countdown to Durga Puja.
A big celebration is planned at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Before it begins, videos showed 3,000 dhakis playing their drums together.
The performers are hoping their performance will set a Guinness World Record.
The event is scheduled to start at around 7 pm.
It is expected to include 6,000 artists in total.
People attending are also expected to see lasers, drones and fireworks.
Many people online said they were excited to watch.
The West Bengal government has organised a large Mahalaya programme at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens.
Videos show 3,000 dhakis playing their drums together at the stadium ahead of the event.
Organisers and social media posts say the performers are aiming to set a Guinness World Record.
The programme is scheduled to begin around 7 pm and is expected to feature 6,000 artists.
Planned attractions include a light-and-sound laser show, a drone show and fireworks.
- Who
- The West Bengal government is organising the programme, with 6,000 artists expected to take part, including 3,000 dhakis.
- What
- A large Mahalaya celebration featuring performances and planned light, drone and fireworks displays.
- Where
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata, West Bengal.
- When
- October 10; the event is scheduled to begin at around 7 pm.
- Why
- To mark Mahalaya, which begins the countdown to the arrival of Goddess Durga and Durga Puja.
Key facts
- Venue
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Event
- Mahalaya celebration
- Scheduled date
- October 10
- Scheduled start
- Around 7 pm
- Dhakis
- 3,000
- Expected total artists
- 6,000
- Additional attractions
- Laser show, drone show and fireworks
Quotes
Durga Puja celebrations page
A social media page showcasing Durga Puja celebrations across West Bengal.
“Artists, performers and teams are putting the final touches in place so that every moment of tomorrow's celebration unfolds seamlessly.”
NDTV
“We are eagerly looking forward to witnessing this grand puja today.”
NDTV
Sources
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