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As the last notes faded into the night and the lights dimmed across the forested venue, Echoes of Earth 2025 left Bengal uru with more than just mem ories of great music. It left be hind a feeling of slowing down, and of being part of something larger than oneself. The eco-conscious music festival once again transformed the outskirts of the city into a space where art, sustainability, sound and community seamlessly came together.A visual playground rooted in nature<\/span> For Neeti Mahesh, who had a stall at the festival, the first thing that stood out was the visual spectacle. \u201cIt was as beautiful as ever,\u201d she says. \u201cThe installations were incredible. The Octopus stage was my favourite. The Octopus stage was my favourite. The Vulture stage and Spider stage were also stunning.\u201d The Octopus stage drew people in even when no act was playing. The Spider stage added drama, while the Vulture stage quickly became the place everyone seemed to be rushing towards.Music that crossed genres and generations<\/span> From Carnatic music to jazz inflected fusion, techno, electronic and experimental sets, Echoes offered a wide musical palette. \u201cI don\u2019t remember Carnatic music being part of Echoes earlier, but it was there this year,\u201d Neeti points out. \u201cThere were also a lot more fusion bands and much more electronic music.\u201d The festival retained its local roots too. As always, Echoes opened with Dolu Kunitha at the gates, followed by the vibrant Mangalorean tiger dance, a tradition that attendees now associate deeply with the festival.A festival for families, too<\/span> The fest continued to be a family-friendly space. Children were seen exploring installations, participating in workshops and collecting seed pods. With painting, pottery and immersive learning spaces curated, it ensured that even its youngest visitors were engaged.Sustainability at the core of the fest<\/span>For long-time attendee Akshay Gupta, who has been to Echoes six times, the festival\u2019s sustainability focus remains its strongest pillar. \u201cThe stages are made out of recycled metal, the installations are reused all of that really stands out. It\u2019s always refreshing because it\u2019s in a jungle-like space, not a concrete city venue,\u201d he says. Actor Samyukta Hornad, attending Echoes for the first time, echoed this sentiment and loved the reusable cup system and minimal waste approach. \u201cIt subtly influences people to do the right thing. That\u2019s very important in the long run,\u201d she shares. More than a festival<\/span> For actor Samyukta, the experience went far beyond music. \u201cIt was an absolute detox; there\u2019s no network, so you\u2019re cut off from the outside world. It\u2019s grounding and healing,\u201d she says. She describes moments of emotional connection during Monolink\u2019s set, with phone flashlights glowing and people singing together. \u201cMy playlist has completely changed after Echoes,\u201d she admits. \u201cI discovered so much new music,\u201d she shares. Walking through lit banyan trees, drifting between stages, finding quiet corners to sit Echoes offered both chaos and calm to her.<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source timesofindia.indiatimes.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As the last notes faded into the night and the lights dimmed across the forested venue, Echoes of Earth 2025 left Bengal uru with more than just mem ories of great music. It left be hind a feeling of slowing down, and of being part of something larger than oneself. 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