WATCH: Video of female mass drumming at the 62nd Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava grabs eyeballs

A video from the Bengaluru Ganesha Utsava showcased mass drumming by a troop of women, celebrating femininity and festive community spirit.

Published on: Oct 7, 2024, 16:52:22 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a stunning showcase of rhythm and community spirit, a recent video capturing a group of women engaging in mass drumming at the 62nd Bengaluru Ganeshotsava has taken social media by storm. The energetic performance, featuring a troop of women from Beat Gurus, a Bengaluru-based band, popular singer Ananya Bhat and renowned drummer Manjunath Sattyasheel, has left viewers tapping their feet and craving more.

The performance featured a troop of women from Beat Gurus, a Bengaluru-based band, popular singer Ananya Bhat and renowned drummer Manjunath Sattyasheel. (X)

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The vibrant scene unfolded amidst eye-catching decorations and colourful processions, with women of all ages coming together to create a mesmerizing symphony of beats. Clad in traditional attire, the drummers displayed not just their musical talents but also a sense of unity that resonated with the festive spirit of this past Ganesh Chaturthi.

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Ananya Bhat, known for her hits - Sojugaada Sooju Mallige and Singara Siriye - added a special flair to the event, encouraging the crowd to join in the celebration. The fusion of powerful drumming and stunning visuals created an atmosphere that was both exhilarating and uplifting, drawing smiles and cheers from the onlookers.

As the video circulated on social media, it quickly garnered attention, gaining as many as 2.8 lakh likes on Instagram and 13,300 views on X. Watch the video here:

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“Rhythm Divine. The spectacular experience of mass (female) drumming at 62nd @bengaluruganeshutsava,” wrote Manjunath Sattyasheel on Instagram.

“Wow, those ladies depicting femininity and masculinity at the same time, how amazing to see. Beautiful ladies,” a user commented.

“This is fire max,” another wrote.

“Omggggg, wat an energy n beats,” a reply read.

This year, the Bengaluru Ganesha Utsava (BGU) was organised from September 7 to 18 at the Shri Sringeri Shankar Math in Shankarapura with the theme of “Celebrating Women.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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