Kolkata, Oct. 13 -- This year's Durga Puja celebrations at London's Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub are set to feature the rhythmic beats of the dhak (traditional drums), the dazzling illuminations associated with Chandannagar and, most importantly, the nostalgic charm of Bengal's radio heritage.
The London Sharad Utsav 2026, organised by the Bengal Heritage Foundation, a registered voluntary organisation in the UK that has been hosting Durga Puja celebrations in the city for the past 18 years, will celebrate the centenary of Akashvani (All India Radio) as its central theme this year.
The event will feature traditional rituals, cultural performances and a culinary spread, all under one roof. Spread across a 10,000-square-foot venue, the festi...