Kolkata recently hosted ‘Shakti,’ a cultural extravaganza celebrating the essence of Durga Puja. The event showcased the festival’s rituals, emotions, and cultural richness through choreographed performances, culminating in a captivating performance by Alokananda Roy & Troupe. Attendees actively participated in traditional festivities like sindoor khela and dhunuchi naach, immersing themselves in the joy and devotion of Durga Puja.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nKolkata recently witnessed Shakti \u2013 A Celebration of Divine Strength & Tradition<\/span>, an immersive cultural evening that captured the spirit and grandeur of Bengal\u2019s most cherished festival, Durga Puja.The event took the audience on a choreographed journey through the five auspicious days of the festival, highlighting the rituals, emotions, and vibrant cultural tapestry that make Durga Puja a celebration like no other. The evening reached its crescendo with a performance by Alokananda Roy & Troupe, seamlessly blending tradition and artistry.\u201cShakti is our humble tribute to the divine feminine energy that Durga Puja embodies. Through music, dance and rituals, we celebrated not just a festival, but the resilience, devotion, and cultural richness it signifies. It is our way of uniting tradition with community spirit, reminding us all of the strength and grace that Shakti represents,\u201d said Richa Agarwal, President of Ladies Study Group. Guests were also invited to take part in the festivities with sindoor khela, dhunuchi naach and the rhythmic beats of the dhaak, creating an enriching experience that resonated with the joy and devotion of Durga Puja.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n