Eden Gardens to Host Mahalaya Celebration with 3,000 Dhakis and Cultural Events
Kolkata's Eden Gardens will host a grand Mahalaya celebration on October 10, featuring 3,000 dhakis performing in unison alongside 6,000 artists. The event marks the start of Durga Puja 2026 and includes a drone show, light-and-sound spectacle, and fireworks. Mahalaya signifies the transition from Pitru Paksha to Devi Paksha and the countdown to Goddess Durga's arrival. Videos of rehearsals have gained social media attention, highlighting the cultural significance of the festivities in West Bengal.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (70/100). Lens Score 36/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 10 Oct, 09:39 am. Other outlets followed.