Basanta Utsab 2024 || Mamata Shankar Dance Company at Mahajati Sadan || 29-03-2024

Get ready to be splashed with the joyous colors of Dol Purnima (Holi)! This video takes you straight to the heart of Shantiniketan, where the Ashramik community celebrates Dol Purnima in true Bengali style. Witness the vibrant energy as they dance to the soulful tunes of Rabindra Sangeet. It's a celebration of love, spring (Basanta Utsav), and cultural heritage you won't wanna miss! Hit that like button and share the spring (Basanta) vibes with your peeps! #basantautsav2024 #rabindrasangeet #mamatashankar #viral #india

Dance Performance by: Mamata Shankar Dance Company

SONGS OF RABINDRANATH TAGORE (RABINDRASANGEET)
Nil Digante Oi Phuler Aagun Laaglo
Parjaay: Prakriti (262)
Upa-parjaay: Basanta (75)
Taal: Dadra
Raag: Paraj-Basanta
Written on: 1922
Swarabitan: 14 (Nabagitika 1)
Notation by: Dinendranath Tagore

Aamader Khepiye Beray Je
Parjaay: Puja (575)
Upa-parjaay: Poth
Taal: Dadra
Style: Baul Sur
Anga: Baul
Written on: 1915 (Phalgun 1321)
Published in: Sabujpatra
Collection: Phalguni
Swarabitan: 7 (Phalguni)
Notation by: Indira Debi Chowdhurani

Phagun Haway Haway
Parjaay: Prakriti (241)
Upa-parjaay: Basanta (54)
Taal: Dadra
Style: Baul Sur
Anga: Baul
Written on: 1931
Collection: Nobin
Swarabitan: 5
Notation by: Anadikumar Dastidar

Nibiro Ama Timiro Hote
Parjaay: Prakriti (279)
Upa-parjaay: Basanta (92)
Taal: Jhampak
Raag: Behag
Written on: 1931 (Dol-purnima 20 Phalgun 1337)
Collection: Nobin
Swarabitan: 5
Notation by: Anadikumar Dastidar

Eki Labonye Purno
Parjaay: Puja (539)
Upa-parjaay: Sundar
Taal: Ektaal
Written on: 1893
Collection: Gaaner Bohi
Swarabitan: 45
Notation by: Sarala Debi
Bhanga Gaan: Derived from a Mahishuri song.
Notes: This song was composed for the Maaghotsava celebration of 1893 (1299B)

PERFORMERS
Amrita
Sourita
Shreya
Disha
Diya
Soupriki
Shayari
Suchana
Rikita
Ankita
Sushmita
Nitai
Rudra
Tathagata
Prosen
&
Sagar

CONCEPT, CHOREOGRAPHY & DIRECTION
Smt. Mamata Shankar

LIGHT
Nitya Naskar

SOUND
Mahajati Sadan

AUDITORIUM
Mahajati Sadan Auditorium
Central Ave, Raja Katra, College Street Market, College Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700007

ORGANIZERS
The West Bengal Dance Group Federation