Delhi gets artsy this Durga Pujo with festive workshops
Delhiites are taking to Pujo-themed workshops this Navratri! From learning Kathak to terracotta crafts, here’s how they’re soaking in the festive spirit.
Combining traditional Kutch craftsmanship with Durga Puja celebrations, a hands-on Lippan art workshop centres around Goddess Durga. Participants are keen to learn how to bring Durga’s iconography to life on pre-outlined MDF boards. “Lippan art relies heavily on texture and light reflection through small cut mirrors,” explains instructor Ankit Pradhan. The beginner-friendly session spans two to two-and-a-half hours. For attendees who prefer painting the goddess on canvas, the workshop also offers a dedicated Durga canvas painting session.
The workshops offer attendees to soak in the festive fervor through art and culture. (Photo: AI Generate (For representational purpose only))
Kathak artiste Silika Samal Garg is teaching a 5-minute-30-second choreography set to a Kali Dhun bhajan.
For beginners wanting to explore Kathak this Puja, artiste Silika Samal Garg is teaching a 5-minute-30-second choreography set to a Kali Dhun bhajan. “Navratri is a time to connect with the divine energy through art,” she says. The workshop is capped at 20 participants, with more than half the slots already booked. While beginner-friendly, it is best suited to those with basic dance experience. “Because it is a grammatical Kathak choreography, having a grasp of rhythm and body language helps dancers catch the nuances faster,” adds Garg.
What: Kathak Workshop (Kali Bhajan Choreography)
When: October 17, 4-6 pm
Where: 12, Lotus Enclave, 3rd floor, Pitampura
Price: ₹800 (Register at 7838438158)
Of Terracotta Traditions
Bringing Bengali folk crafts to NCR cafes, these workshops are witnessing Delhiites enrolling to paint.
Bringing Bengali folk crafts to NCR cafes, these workshops are witnessing Delhiites enrolling to paint and embellish terracotta plates, pots, dhunuchis (incense burners) and kulis (traditional winnowing trays used to sift rice and decorate pandals). “We’re bringing traditional elements into the artwork, allowing people to personalise their pieces with embellishments such as pearls,” says Sona Agarwal, who is organising three-to-four-hour sessions featuring dhak music and traditional Bengali Pujo tunes. “It’s as much about art as it is about nostalgia,” she adds, as participants share memories of Pujo back home while creating festive keepsakes together.
What: Agomoni - A Pujo Art Afternoon
When: October 11 (Delhi); October 18 (Gurugram and Noida), noon
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