Kolkata’s ‘Ananda Basanta’ Brings Spring Dance to 15 Countries

Jodhpur Park Saraswat Sanskriti Kendra Hosts Multi-Institution Spring Cultural Event

Key Points:

• Seven dance institutes perform at ‘Ananda Basanta’ spring cultural evening in Kolkata
• California Television Global broadcasts event to audiences in 15 countries worldwide
• Guru Smt. Anita Mallick, Bharatanatyam exponent, supervises entire cultural programme

KOLKATA — A spring-themed cultural evening, “Ananda Basanta,” was organized in Kolkata on March 28 by Jodhpur Park Saraswat Sanskriti Kendra, with performances from seven dance institutions and broadcast reach across 15 nations.

The event drew its inspiration from the spirit of the Bengali spring season. It was themed around the essence of Phagun — the fresh breeze, blooming nature, and the vast blue sky. The entire programme was presented under the expert supervision of eminent Bharatanatyam exponent Guru Smt. Anita Mallick.

The centrepiece of the evening was a dance production titled “Ananda Basanta.” It captivated the audience and left a deep impression on all those present.

Seven prominent dance institutions from Kolkata took part in the performance. These were as follows:

Besides the institutional presentations, individual artists also took part. These included Priyanka Roy, Sreemoyee Mukherjee, Rajshree Ghosh, Tulika Chowdhury, Puja Das, Suchismita Saha, Adrija Sinha, Priyanka Purkait, Shashwati Banerjee, Shrabanti Saha, Dipan Maitra, and Kabita Chattopadhyay.

The choreography for the programme was helmed by Kabita Chattopadhyay. Her artistic vision gave the evening a distinct aesthetic quality.

Meanwhile, the event received significant international exposure. Its key segments are currently being broadcast internationally through California Television Global. The transmissions are reaching audiences in 15 countries, giving the cultural celebration a global dimension.