Kolkata’s venues glow as candlelight concerts pay musical tribute

The warm flicker of candlelight bathed Kolkata’s historic venues in a warm, intimate glow as candlelight concerts took the city by quiet storm over recent weeks. The series, known for its serene, instrumentally reimagined tributes, brought beloved songs by Kishore Kumar, A.R. Rahman, and Arijit Singh to life in a setting that felt both nostalgic and new. “Every sold-out seat, every shimmering moment reaffirmed the city’s timeless love for music and the arts. The way Kolkata embraced the concert has been inspiring,” said Pranjal Begwani, candlelight team lead. With its quiet magic, the series has now set its sights on Guwahati, preparing to bring the same mood and reverence to new audiences.