KALINGA VRITI – Chapter: Kolkata 2026

When: 28 November 2026
Time: Saturday
Venue: Manasi Samiti Science College
City: Kolkata
Type: Festival

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About the event

KALINGA VRITI – Chapter: Kolkata 2026 is a Talent Hunt and Festival with Award Ceremony organised in association with Kalinga Vriti and Sri Sri University. The event aims to provide a platform for emerging talents to showcase their artistic abilities across Indian classical dance, semi-classical dance, regional folk, Rabindra Nritya, vocal music and instrumental music.

The festival welcomes participants across four age categories: Sub-Junior (4–7 years), Junior (8–11 years), Sub-Senior (12–16 years) and Senior (17 years and above). Participants can take part in solo, duet and group presentations, with separate talent hunt and festival participation categories.

The event features a Cash Prize for Star of the Day and a Special Prize for Selfie Contest, alongside an award ceremony recognising artistic talent and achievement.

The Kolkata Chapter will be held on 28 November 2026, beginning at 8:30 AM onwards, at Nari Shiksha Samiti Science College, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, Kolkata. The programme celebrates artistic expression, cultural diversity and the encouragement of young and emerging performers.

Highlights

Talent hunt and festival combined with an award ceremony.
Participation opportunities for four age groups.
Multiple dance traditions, including classical, semi-classical, regional folk and Rabindra Nritya.
Vocal music and instrumental music categories.
Solo, duet and group participation.
Cash prizes and special recognition for outstanding participants.