Dandiya Night in Dhaka Draws Indian Diaspora and Envoy

Dhaka, October 24: A vibrant Dandiya and Garba Night organised in Dhaka brought together members of the Indian community and Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi, who attended the celebration.

The event was arranged by the Indian Association of Bangladesh (IABD) and was marked by enthusiastic participation from the Indian diaspora. Cultural traditions tied to India's festivals were showcased throughout the evening.

The Indian High Commission in Bangladesh posted about the programme on X. According to the post, community members presented colourful cultural acts on Friday evening that showcased India's rich cultural legacy and festival customs.

Role of the Community Body

The IABD represents Indian passport holders who live in or visit Bangladesh, as well as people of Indian origin. It collaborates with the Indian High Commission in Dhaka on welfare work and cultural activities for the community.

Festival Programmes Across Dhaka

The Dandiya and Garba Night was one of several cultural events held during the ongoing Hindu festive season in Dhaka. On October 20, the occasion of Mahanavami saw Trivedi visit the Durga Puja pandal at the Uttara Sarbajanin Temple, where he took part in prayers.

The High Commission said he shared the festive happiness with devotees during the visit.

Dhunuchi Dance at Dhakeshwari Temple

Deputy High Commissioner Pavan Badhe visited the well-known Dhakeshwari Temple on Mahanavami as well. Performers of various age groups presented the traditional Dhunuchi dance, drawing a large crowd of devotees.

The High Commission added that Badhe joined an aarti competition at the temple, where artists performed the Dhunuchi dance to the beat of the dhak.

Evening Puja and Concluding Visits

On Ashtami, High Commission representatives attended the evening puja at the Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka.

According to the High Commission, the events celebrated devotion, faith and social harmony. Trivedi also visited Durga Puja celebrations at the Gulshan-Banani Sarbajanin Puja Foundation, Dhaka University and the Baridhara DOHS Convention Centre, extending good wishes to all devotees and joining the community in the festivities.