Mahalaya 2026: 3,000 Dhakis, 3,000 Drones—Kolkata's Eden Gardens Sets World Record With Grand Durga Puja Celebrations
Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens witnessed a historic celebration on Saturday, October 10, as thousands gathered for a grand Mahalaya event marking the beginning of Durga Puja festivities in West Bengal. Organised by the state government, the spectacle drew around 40,000 people and featured a performance by 3,000 traditional Bengali drummers, known as dhakis, who came together to create a World…
On October 10, 2026, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India, hosted a monumental Mahalaya event to inaugurate the Durga Puja festivities in West Bengal. Organized by the state government, the event drew an estimated 40,000 attendees who came to witness the cultural and religious traditions of Bengal. The highlight of the celebration was the participation of 3,000 traditional Bengali drummers, or dhakis, who united to create a World Record with their synchronized beats.
Accompanying the dhakis' performance was a breathtaking drone show, featuring 3,000 drones, laser displays, and fireworks that lit up the night sky. Cultural performances by artists from throughout the state added to the grandeur of the evening. This event marked the first major Durga Puja celebration organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party government since it took office in West Bengal.
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