Festival History

A chronicle of our festivals, performances, and cultural milestones
celebrating Indian Classical Dance & Music.

2026
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Festival calendar is yet to be published

2025
5th Baisakhi Nritya Mahotsav ,Uttarpara, Hoogly

5th Rath Yatra Mahotsav ,Uttarpara, Hoogly

7th Smarane Rabindranath, A National Festival on Rabindranritya ,Sovabazaar Rajbari Natmandir, Kolkata

6th Pratibha Utkarsh Samaroh, A national level Dance Competition, Kolkata

4th Smriti Ranjan Sensarma  & Namita Sensarma Dasgupta Memorial Scholarship, 
A national Scholarship Examination for boosting up young talents from the field of Indian Classical Dance & Rabindranritya

A thematic dance festival inspired by the sacred Rathayatra, featuring classical dance forms from across India.

2024
6th Indian Classical Dance & Music Festival, Town Hall, Burdwan

4th Baisakhi Nritya Mahotsav ,Uttarpara, Hoogly

4th Rath Yatra Mahotsav ,Uttarpara, Hoogly

6th Smarane Rabindranath, A National Festival on Rabindranritya ,Uttarpara, Hoogly

6th Pratibha Utkarsh Samaroh, A national level Dance Competition, Kolkata

3rd Nritya Prativa Anweshan, A national level Dance Competition on Classical dance & Rabindranritya, Kolkata

3rd Smriti Ranjan Sensarma  & Namita Sensarma Dasgupta Memorial Scholarship, A national Scholarship Examination for boosting up young talents from the field of Indian Classical Dance & Rabindranritya
A national platform bringing together eminent gurus and young talents from various classical disciplines.
2023
5th Indian Classical Dance & Music Festival,Rangmanch, EZCC, Kolkata

In collaboration with Eastern Zonal Cultural Center, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.

3rd Baisakhi Nritya Mahotsav,Rangmanch, EZCC, Kolkata

In collaboration with Eastern Zonal Cultural Center, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.

3rd Rath Yatra Nritya Mahotsav,Uttarpara, Hoogly

5th Smarane Rabindranath,A National Festival on Rabindranritya, Aikataan, EZCC, Kolkata

5th Pratibha Utkarsh Samaroh, A national level Dance Competition, Kolkata

2nd Nritya Prativa Anweshan, A national level Dance Competition on Classical dance & Rabindranritya, Kolkata

2nd Smriti Ranjan Sensarma  & Namita Sensarma Dasgupta Memorial Scholarship, A national Scholarship Examination for boosting up young talents from the field of Indian Classical Dance & Rabindranritya

A national platform bringing together eminent gurus and young talents from various classical disciplines.

2022
3rd Indian Classical Dance & Music Festival,Rangmanch, EZCC, Kolkata

In collaboration with Eastern Zonal Cultural Center, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.

4th Indian Classical Dance & Music Festival,Rangmanch, EZCC, Kolkata

In collaboration with Eastern Zonal Cultural Center, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.

2nd Baisakhi Nritya Mahotsav,Rangmanch, EZCC, Kolkata

In collaboration with Eastern Zonal Cultural Center, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.

4th Smarane Rabindranath, A National Festival on RabindranrityaUttarpara

4th Pratibha Utkarsh Samaroh, A national level Dance Competition, Kolkata

1st Nritya Prativa Anweshan, A national level Dance Competition on Classical dance & Rabindranritya, Kolkata

1st Smriti Ranjan Sensarma Memorial Scholarship, A national Scholarship Examination for boosting up young talents from the field of Indian Classical Dance.
2021
2nd Indian Classical Dance & Music Festival, Uttarpara, Hoogly
3rd Pratibha Utkarsh Samaroh, A national level Dance Competition, Kolkata

Successfully organised in challenging times, keeping classical arts alive and accessible.

2020
1st Baisakhi Nritya Mahotsav, Online festival on Facebook
World Dance Day Celebration , Online festival on Facebook & YouTube
2nd Smarane Rabindranth, Online National Rabindranritya festival on Facebook
1st Rath Yatra Nritya Mahotsav, Online festival on Facebook

A spiritually enriched festival blending devotion, rhythm, and classical artistry.

2019
1st Indian Classical Dance & Music Festival, Kolkata
1st Bishnupur Nritya Mahotsav, Heritage Festival Series, Bishnupur, Bankura
1st Smarane Rabindranath, National Festival cum competition on Rabindranritya, Kolkata
2nd Pratibha Utkarsh Samaroh, A national level Dance Competition, Kolkata

Expanded participation from artists across India, strengthening national cultural exchange.

2018
1st Pratibha Utkarsh Samaroh, A national level Dance Competition, Kolkata

The beginning of a signature festival celebrating dance as a sacred offering.

2017
Foundation Year Performances

Early cultural initiatives that laid the foundation for Damru Ninad’s journey.