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Durga Swarotsav 2026: Classical Music and Dance Spectacle
11 Oct
Summary
- Three-day festival featured renowned musicians and diverse classical performances.
- Governor Syed Ata Hasnain was the chief guest at the concluding ceremony.
- Event aimed to promote classical arts and nurture youth interest in heritage.
The Durga Swarotsav 2026, a three-day celebration of Indian classical arts, concluded on Sunday, October 11th, at Ravindra Bhawan. Governor Syed Ata Hasnain attended the final program as the chief guest. The festival, organized by the Bihar government's art and culture department, SPIC MACAY, and Shreem Educational Trust, ran from October 9th to 11th.
Renowned artists graced the event, opening with a vocal recital by Pandit Sajan Mishra and a violin performance by N Rajam. Saturday featured Vidushi Manali Bose and a jugalbandi between santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya and classical slide guitarist Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya. The concluding evening celebrated dance and folk traditions with a Bharatanatyam performance by Vidushi Geeta Chandran and a Purulia Chhau presentation.
Festival chairperson Maya Shankar emphasized the event's goal to provide platforms for classical musicians and traditional performers, fostering youth interest in India's rich artistic heritage and enhancing Patna's cultural standing.
