Its been a long time since I have written anything or shared any photograph on my blog. This is my first blog post in 2016. I will be sharing my experience of Jorasanko Basanta Utsav. I hadn’t visited Jorasanko Thakurbari during Basanta Utsav program before. I have been to Shantiniketan during Holi two times, but had never visited Jorasanko. So I was quite enthusiastic.

Students were performing during Basanta Utsav at Jorasanko Thakurbari
Jorasanko Thakurbari is situated in North Kolkata near Girish Park. It is the ancestral home of the famous Tagore family. One of the heritage buildings of Kolkata.

Students were performing during Basanta Utsav at Jorasanko Thakurbari
The program was scheduled to start at 3 PM. When I reached there I saw the students and young people had already started playing with Gulal or abir, although the program had not started yet. The ground was jam packed with spectators. The students were sitting at one side of the ground. It was a sunny day. The sunlight illuminated the red Jorasanko building.

Students were performing during Basanta Utsav at Jorasanko Thakurbari
I was little late. I had to find a place from where I could see the program and take some photographs. I managed to find a very little space. The program started after waiting for 30 minutes more. It was wonderful to watch the students performing Rabindra Sangeet and dancing. It was a visual treat. The crowd was increasing and consequently their pressure fell on my back. At a point of time I had to stand on my toes to get a frame. I wish I would have learned ballet.

Students were performing during Basanta Utsav at Jorasanko Thakurbari

The teacher seen helping students in their performance during Basanta Utsav at Jorasanko Thakurbari
After the program got over, students and other people started playing Holi as a part of celebration. I tried to take few portraits, few happy faces among the young crowd.

The students were seen very happy after their performance got over

The students were seen very happy after their performance got over

The students were seen very happy after their performance got over

The students were seen very happy after their performance got over
After taking some photographs I left the place with colours on my face and happiness in my heart.

A group of student were waiting for their turn to perform during Basanta Utsav at Jorasanko Thakurbari

The students were seen very happy after their performance got over

The students were seen very happy after their performance got over
Update as Feb, 2018 – RBU has decided not to play Basanta Utsav at Jorasanko Thakurbari due to massive footfall. They now conduct their cultural program in their BT Road campus.
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Great pictures..loved it as always 🙂
Thank you Arnab. 🙂
Nice post Koustav and wonderful clicks!
Thanks a lot Shantanu da. It means a lot to me. Happy Holi to you and your family. 🙂
Lovely Pictures and happy clicking 🙂
Thank you 🙂
Hi Koustav ,
Just finished your beautifully-written about Jorasanko Thakurbari. And what stunning photos! . I also have a blog and write the same topic. It is “Rabindranath Tagore house in kolkata | Jorasanko Thakurbari Museum”. Please check and share your views.
Thanks
Ruma Dey Baidya
Hi Ruma,
Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear nice words from you. I went through your blog and it is very good with lots of information. Keep up the good work. 🙂
Regards,
Koustav
2019 e jorashako tr basanto utsav kbe hbe?
Apologize for the late reply. It usually happens one week prior to “Dol Purnima”. This year it took place on 18th March.