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Modi and Suvendu Greet State on Devipaksha, Drone Show and Dhak Record at Eden
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal leaders greeted the countrymen on Mahalaya, wishing for societal peace and prosperity.
- •A grand event at Eden Gardens features a spectacular 3,000-drone show depicting the arrival of Goddess Durga.
- •The celebration aims for a Guinness World Record with the synchronized beats of 10,000 dhaks and performances by 1,000 women.
- •Performances highlighting the folk culture and dances from all 23 districts of West Bengal are organized at the event.
- •Birendra Krishna Bhadra's iconic Mahisasuramardini recitation will be played across five major ghats in Kolkata at dawn.
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The grand Mahalaya event at Eden Gardens features a 3,000-drone light show depicting Goddess Durga's arrival, 23 regional dances from across West Bengal's districts, and performances by singers like Lagnajita and Shreya Ghoshal. Additionally, it aims for a Guinness World Record with the synchronized beats of 10,000 dhaks and the participation of 1,000 women performing ululation and conch blowing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhipati, and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended their greetings to the public on the morning of Mahalaya. They expressed wishes for societal happiness, peace, harmony, empathy, and strength to build a bright future.
On the morning of Mahalaya, Birendra Krishna Bhadra's iconic recitation of 'Mahisasuramardini' is played on loudspeakers at dawn across five Kolkata ghats: Babughat, Ahiritola, Judges Ghat, Nimtala, and Baje Kadamtala. Large radio replicas are also placed at these locations to help restore the familiar, nostalgic ambiance of Mahalaya.
