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Sur Jahan
Sur Jahan
Sur Jahan, earlier known as Sufi Sutra, is an annual three-day world peace music festival organised by Banglanatak dot com. It was established in 2011 and carries the motto “Music for Peace, Music for All”. After a COVID-induced hiatus of two years, it is back again in Kolkata this year in February at the Golf Green Central Park. In the last two years however, a smaller version of the festival called Folk Safar featuring Indian acts was held in order to rebuild the confidence of artists in West Bengal and Rajasthan.
Since its launch, the Sur Jahan festival has travelled to cities like Panjim (2015 to 2020), New Delhi (2012, 2013, 2015, & 2019), Jaipur (2020), Patna (2014) and Dhaka (2014). Being a non-ticketed festival, it is open to music lovers from all parts of the country and has been termed as a “people’s festival” by the media worldwide.
Till now, over 50 performing groups from 32 countries have performed at the festival. Sweden’s Ale Moller, Senegal’s Cheikh Lo, Reunion Island’s Danyel Waro and Cape Verde’s Mario Lucio are just a few of the acts that have played previous editions.
The artist line-up this year include the band Mawlawyiah from Egypt, Madagán from Northern Ireland, the group Leelabali led by SairaBanu—singer from Murshidabad, West Bengal, Rangamatir Baul led by Rina Das Baul from Santiniketan, the Qawwals of Jalangi led by ChhoteGolam, the Mirs of Rajasthan led by Mir Basu Khan, Rarh Darbar led by Arpita Chakraborty and Folks of Bengal—an initiative led by banglanatak dot com MusiCal.
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Artist Line-up
Mawlawyiah - Egypt
Madagán - Northern Ireland
Leelabali- SairaBanu
Rangamatir Baul - Rina Das Baul
Qawwals of Jalangi- ChhoteGolam
Mirs of Rajasthan - Mir Basu Khan
Rarh Darbar – Arpita Chakraborty
Folks of Bengal
How to Get There
How to Reach Kolkata
1. By Air: The Kolkata international airport, better known as the Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, is located at Dumdum. It connects Kolkata with all the major cities of the country as well as the world.
2. By Rail: The Howrah and Sealdah railway stations are the two major railheads situated in the city. Both these stations are well connected to all the important cities in the country.
3. By Road: The West Bengal state buses and various private buses travel to and from different parts of the country at a reasonable cost. Some places near Kolkata are Sunderbans (112 km), Puri (495 km), Konark (571 km) and Darjeeling (624km).
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How to Reach Goa
1. By Air: Goa’s Dabolim Airport handles both domestic and international flights. Terminal 1 handles all domestic flights coming into Goa from major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Lucknow, Kolkata and Indore. All Indian carriers have regular flights operating to Goa. Once you get out of the airport, you can hire a taxi or arrange for a pick up to your destination. The airport is around 26 km from Panaji.
2. By Rail: There are two main train stations in Goa, Madgaon and Vasco-da-Gama. From New Delhi, you can catch the Goa Express to Vasco-da-Gama, and from Mumbai, you can take the Matsyagandha Express or the Konkan Kanya Express, which will drop you at Madgaon. Goa enjoys extensive rail connectivity with the rest of the country. The route is a soothing journey that takes you through some of the most beautiful landscapes of the Western Ghats.
3. By Road: Two major highways take you into Goa. If you’re travelling to Goa from Mumbai or Bengaluru, you will have to follow the NH 4. It is the most preferred way into Goa as it is wide and well-maintained. The NH 17 is the shortest route from Mangalore. The drive to Goa is a scenic route, especially during the monsoon. You can also catch a bus from Mumbai, Pune or Bengaluru. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) run regular buses to Goa.
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How to Reach Jaipur
1. By Air: Air travel to Jaipur is the most convenient way to reach the city. The Jaipur airport is located at Sanganer, which is 12 km from the heart of the city. It has both international and domestic terminals and is well connected to most of the cities across the globe, with a number of airlines operating on a regular basis. Popular carriers like Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Air India, IndiGo and Oman Air have daily flights to Jaipur. Flights to international cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Sharjah and Dubai are also connected from this airport.
2. By Rail: You can travel to Jaipur by trains such as Shatabdi Express, which is air-conditioned, very comfortable and connects Jaipur to many important Indian cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jammu, Jaisalmer, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Haridwar, Bhopal, Lucknow, Patna, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Goa. Some of the popular trains are the Ajmer Shatabdi, Pune Jaipur Express, Jaipur Express and Adi S. J. Rajdhani. Also, with the advent of the Palace on Wheels, a luxury train, you can now enjoy the royal splendour of Jaipur even when you are on the move.
3. By Road: Taking a bus to Jaipur is a pocket-friendly and convenient option. The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) runs regular Volvo (air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned) and deluxe buses between Jaipur and other cities within the state. When in Jaipur, you can board the bus from Narayan Singh Circle or the Sindhi Camp bus stand. There is a regular service of buses from New Delhi, Kota, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Vadodara and Ajmer.
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