Name: The Divine to the Demonic: Chandi
Start: 2024-09-20T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-09-20T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Nehru Centre, London

Celebrating UNESCO's recognition of Durga Puja as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
About this Event

The Divine to the Demonic: Chandi

Durga Puja is a radiant celebration marking the triumph of good over evil.

Ma Durga - the epitome of Matri-Shakti and destroyer of all evils symbolises the power of divine over the demonic. She represents the infinite power of the universe and is a symbol of female dynamism.Durga Puja has been inscribed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO in 2021: the 14th Indian event on the Representative list.

Celebrating 60+ glorious of Durga Puja in the United Kingdom, Dakshinayan UK, the cultural wing of London Durgotsav Committee will organise an event: “The Divine to the Demonic: Chandi" at The Nehru Centre, High Commission of India, London .

The event will comprise of a dance drama, “Mahishashura Mardini” (the ancient tale narrating the victory of good over evil) which will include recitation of hymns from scriptural verses of “Devi Mahatmyam” or “Chandi Kavya”, Bengali devotional songs and dances. The event will also comprise of presentation and talks emphasising the significance of feminine empowerment in the Hindu religion, about whether Hindu Goddesses can or should be feminist or icons for women’s liberation.

Come and witness a mesmerizing journey from The Divine to The Demonic through the ancient tale narrating the victory of good over evil. Join us at the Nehru Centre, London for an unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself in the HIndu mythologial stories of Mahishashura Mardini as we delve into the mystical world of Chandi.