Bokaro, known across the country as an academic hub, is now staring at an irony. The city that takes pride in education and discipline is witnessing its cultural spaces being reshaped—and not always for the better.
This Navratri, many Dandiya events in Bokaro became less about devotion and more about spectacle. Instead of traditional dance and bhakti songs, stage shows and orchestra-style performances took over. Families who came in search of a sacred celebration found themselves in the middle of a noisy crowd, with flashing lights and performances that hardly matched the spirit of Navratri.
The images from these events speak for themselves—on one side, performers entertaining with glamour; on the other, crowds recording the show on their phones as though it were a concert, not a festival of faith.
The questions now go deeper: Is Dandiya still a celebration of culture, or has it been reduced to just another entertainment event? What lessons are being passed on to children when devotion is sidelined for distraction? And how should a city like Bokaro—whose identity rests on knowledge and values—respond when its festivals are losing their essence?
As voices of discontent rise on social media and in public spaces, the debate is no longer about just one programme. It is about society’s choices, and whether faith and tradition can withstand the pull of commercialisation and spectacle.
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