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3000 Dhakis Set Guinness World Record in Kolkata on Mahalaya
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News18•11-10-2026, 10:44
3000 Dhakis Set Guinness World Record in Kolkata on Mahalaya
- •Three thousand traditional drummers known as dhakis created history by setting a Guinness World Record at Kolkata's Eden Gardens stadium on Mahalaya.
- •The historic event also featured a spectacular drone show utilizing three thousand drones to celebrate the start of Durga Puja.
- •Dhakis are traditional Bengali drummers whose high-energy beats are considered the essential heartbeat of Durga Puja celebrations.
- •Mahalaya marks the beginning of Devi Paksha and signifies the arrival of Goddess Durga to her earthly maternal home.
- •Eden Gardens, known as the Mecca of Indian cricket and established in 1864, served as the iconic venue for this record-breaking gathering.
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A total of 3,000 dhakis set a Guinness World Record at Kolkata's Eden Gardens stadium on Mahalaya.
Dhakis are traditional Bengali drummers who play the large barrel-shaped dhak drum. Their high-energy beats serve as the heartbeat of Durga Puja and provide the musical foundation for the traditional Dhunuchi Nritya devotional dance.
Mahalaya marks the end of Pitru Paksha and the beginning of Devi Paksha, signaling the arrival of Goddess Durga and her journey to her maternal home. It celebrates the invocation of the goddess as she prepares to vanquish Mahishasura, symbolizing the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
