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Eden Gardens to Host Mega Mahalaya Show with 10,000 Dhakis, Drones, Fireworks; Amit Shah Likely to Attend
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News18•05-10-2026, 12:06
Eden Gardens to Host Mega Mahalaya Show with 10,000 Dhakis, Drones, Fireworks; Amit Shah Likely to Attend
- •Kolkata's Eden Gardens will host a grand Mahalaya programme on October 10, 2026, marking the start of Durga Puja festivities.
- •The BJP government planned this large-scale cultural spectacle, combining traditional Puja elements with modern technology.
- •Around 10,000 dhakis and 1,000 women will participate, alongside 3D projection mapping, drone displays, and fireworks.
- •Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari confirmed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's attendance at the event.
- •The programme aims to showcase Bengal's rich cultural traditions and herald the arrival of Durga Puja.
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The grand Mahalaya programme is set to take place at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens on October 10, 2026, marking the formal beginning of the Durga Puja festivities across Bengal.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has confirmed that Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to attend the Mahalaya programme at Eden Gardens. Additional reports note that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also scheduled to participate in the special celebrations.
The large-scale event will feature around 10,000 dhakis and 1,000 women participating alongside cultural performances. It will also incorporate modern technological elements, including 3D projection mapping, drone displays, and fireworks to create a grand visual spectacle.
