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Live dance drama Durgatinashini through a joint performance by elocutionist Ketan Sengupta and danseuse Dona Ganguly

Live dance drama Durgatinashini through a joint performance by elocutionist Ketan Sengupta and danseuse Dona Ganguly
The upcoming Durga Puja festival will feature Durgatinashini, a dance drama celebrating Nari Shakti. Renowned Odissi dancer Dona Ganguly and her troupe will perform, depicting goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasur. Ketan Sengupta will enhance the event with a live recital of 'Mahishasur Mardini', capturing the spiritual essence of the celebration.
As the grand festival of Durga Puja approaches, the essence of Nari Shakti (women’s empowerment) is to be celebrated through an extraordinary artistic presentation of the triumph of good over evil. This captivating dance drama named Durgatinashiniaims to project goddess Durga’s triumph over the demon Mahishasur, symbolizing the timeless victory of good over evil and the enduring power of the feminine spirit. Durgatinashini will be staged on stage this September. The program will witness a mesmerizing performance by renowned Odissi Dancer, Dona Ganguly and her troupe, Diksha Manjari. Famed for her mastery and passion for traditional Indian dance, Dona Ganguly led her dancers in a visually stunning retelling of Durga’s battle with Mahishasur. Through grace, rhythm, and emotion, the performance transported the audience into the heart of this timeless story.Adding a unique touch to the event, elocutionist Ketan Sengupta to deliver a live recital of the iconic radio broadcast show, Mahishasur Mardini, invocating Devi Durga. His captivating voice and powerful storytelling will certainly immerse the audience in the spiritual essence of Durga Puja.
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About the AuthorRuman Ganguly

Ruman Ganguly is a Principal Correspondent at Calcutta Times. She covers Tollywood and fashion, besides her regular responsibilities at the desk. Her passions include movies, reading and avante-garde fashion shoots.

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