KCC Ramjhol 4.0
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Dates: 30 July – 1 August 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Venue: KCC, G.D. Birla Sabhaghar & Outreach Schools
KCC returns with its fourth edition of KCC Ramjhol with the theme Desert Meets Delta, a multidisciplinary cultural festival that celebrates the enduring relationship between Rajasthan and Kolkata. Across three days, the festival brings together artists, scholars, musicians, writers, artisans, and audiences through performances, workshops, exhibitions, talks, culinary experiences, language sessions, and community engagement programmes.
The story of Rajasthan and Kolkata is one of movement, adaptation, and exchange. Over generations, communities travelled from the deserts of Rajasthan to the riverine landscapes of Bengal, carrying with them their languages, traditions, entrepreneurial spirit, faith, and artistic practices. In turn, Kolkata shaped these communities in profound ways, creating a shared cultural landscape that continues to evolve today.
The festival will feature performances, discussions, workshops, exhibitions, outreach programmes, and special presentations by distinguished artists, scholars, and cultural practitioners from across India. Together, they will explore questions of migration, identity, belonging, language, and cultural continuity through diverse artistic forms.
DAY 1
श्री गणेश – सबसे पैली मनावा - Ramjhol 4.0 Inauguration
Date: 30 July 2026
Time: 3:00 PM onwards
Venue: KCC, 4th Floor
Ramjhol 4.0 – Desert Meets Delta begins with श्री गणेश – सबसे पैली मनावा, the festival's inaugural ceremony, followed by Heritage Reimagined—a thought-provoking panel on the future of India's textile and craft traditions.
Moderated by Rita Bhimani, the discussion features Sunetra Lahiri, Preety Singh Pareek, and Naina Jain, who will share their perspectives on craft revival, design innovation, and preserving heritage in a contemporary world.
School Quiz on Textiles
Date: 30 July 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Venue: KCC Amphitheatre, First Floor
Entry by Invitation Only
As part of the exhibition by renowned textile revivalist Gaurang Shah, KCC presents a School Quiz on Textiles for young learners. Based on a curated walkthrough by the designer himself, the quiz explores iconic weaves, award-winning sarees, and the rich traditions of Indian handloom.
Conducted by Priyadarshinee Guha, the session promises an engaging blend of learning, teamwork, and discovery.
Padharo Saa: Flavours of Rajasthan
Date: 30 July – 1 August 2026
Lunch Time: 1:00 PM onwards | Dinner Time: 8:00 PM onwards
Venue: KCC Café
Padharo Saa: Flavours of Rajasthan brings the tastes, traditions, and stories of Rajasthan to KCC Ramjhol 4.0 – Desert Meets Delta.
Curated by Chef Ambrish, this three-day sit-down lunch and dinner experience celebrates the diverse culinary heritage of Rajasthan through authentic regional menus inspired by Sheherwali, Bikaneri, and Jodhpuri cuisines. Discover recipes shaped by history, landscape, and tradition—where every meal is served with a story.
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लैहरिया री रुत - Seema Mishra Musical
Date: 30th July 2026, Thursday
Time: 6:30 PM onwards
Venue: G.D. Birla Sabhaghar
KCC presents लैहरिया री रुत - Seema Mishra Musical, a grand folk music and dance presentation celebrating the living traditions and artistic heritage of Rajasthan. Led by renowned vocalist Seema Mishra, the production brings together a 16-member troupe to present the vibrant musical and performance traditions of the desert state.
Through celebrated folk forms including Ghoomar, Kalbeliya, Chirmi, Panihari, Krishna Raas, Tera Taali, Gorband, and Aur Rang De, the performance explores Rajasthan’s diverse cultural expressions through live music, traditional choreography, costumes, and stage presentation.
DAY 2
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घूमर री रमझोळ
Date: 31 July 2026
Time: 11:30 AM onwards
Venue: KCC Amphitheatre
KCC presents घूमर री रमझोळ – an evening celebrating the vibrant folk heritage of Rajasthan, bringing this cultural journey to a grand finale.
Choreographed by and featuring Vishaka Saraf, this captivating performance brings together a talented student ensemble to showcase the timeless elegance and grace of Ghoomar.
रेत, रस और राग : राजस्थानी लोक गीतों की सुरमयी यात्रा
(Sand, Essence, and Melody: A Musical Journey Through Rajasthani Folk Songs)
Date: 31 July 2026
Time: 3:30 PM
Venue: KCC, 4th Floor
रेत, रस और राग : राजस्थानी लोक गीतों की सुरमयी यात्रा brings together stories, songs, and musical insights in a unique talk-and-performance session as part of Ramjhol 4.0 – Desert Meets Delta.
Led by renowned folk singer Usha Deshpande, the session explores the fascinating relationship between Rajasthan's folk melodies and the ragas of Indian classical music through conversation, live demonstrations, and soulful performances. An enriching evening for anyone interested in India's rich musical heritage.
Saina Ra Bayariya: Songs of Longing from Rajasthan to Bengal
Date: 31 July 2026
Time: 4:30 PM onwards
Venue: KCC, 4th Floor
Saina Ra Bayariya: Songs of Longing from Rajasthan to Bengal explores how music carries the stories of migration, memory, and belonging.
As part of KCC Ramjhol 4.0 – Desert Meets Delta, ethnomusicologist Gopal Singh Chouhan traces the journey of Rajasthan's Viraha songs—melodies of longing that travelled across generations and geographies, creating unexpected cultural connections between Rajasthan and Bengal.
पधारो म्हारे देश by Sourendro & Soumyojit
Date: 31st July 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Venue: KCC Amphitheatre
KCC presents पधारो म्हारे देश - Padharo Maro Desh, a specially curated semi-classical musical presentation by Sourendro & Soumyojit, exploring the many aesthetic and regional interpretations of Raag Maand, the melodic form deeply associated with Rajasthan’s musical identity.
Through this live performance, the duo traces Maand’s journey across folk, semi-classical, and contemporary traditions, exploring its enduring emotional and cultural resonance within the Hindustani musical landscape.
DAY 3
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Chaupal: मरुभूमि <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: inherit;">से सागर तट तक</span>
Date: 1 August 2026
Time: 11:30 AM onwards
Venue: KCC, 4th Floor
Chaupal: से सागर तट तक brings the spirit of Rajasthan's traditional community gatherings to KCC Ramjhol 4.0 – Desert Meets Delta.
Experience an engaging blend of Marwari poetry, folk music, and theatrical storytelling presented by Vidya Bhandari and Manisha Tibrewal. Rooted in Rajasthan's rich oral traditions, the performance celebrates stories, music, and shared cultural memory while tracing a journey from the desert to the sea.
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Gyan Seepiyan – Pearls of Wisdom with Devdutt Pattanaik
Date: 1 August 2026
Time: 4:30 PM
Venue: KCC 4th Floor
KCC presents Gyan Seepiyan – Pearls of Wisdom with Devdutt Pattanaik .
Bakasura was hungry… is that good or bad?
What does an ancient story from the Mahabharata reveal about hunger, ambition, greed, and human behaviour?
Join renowned mythologist and author Devdutt Pattanaik as he explores how mythology continues to offer meaningful insights into modern life.
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जितना कम सामान रहेगा - Meera, Kabir aur Kavita
Date: 1st August 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: KCC Amphitheatre
Kolkata Centre for Creativity presents जितना कम सामान रहेगा - Meera, Kabir aur Kavita, a contemplative musical experience featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter, poet, and cultural entrepreneur Chinmayi Tripathi.
Situated at the intersection of music, literature, and spiritual inquiry, the programme reflects on the enduring poetic and philosophical traditions of the Bhakti movement through the timeless voices of Meera Bai and Kabir.
