{"id":6254,"date":"2026-08-22T19:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T13:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lerythmeworld.com\/le\/?page_id=6254"},"modified":"2026-09-07T00:35:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T19:05:54","slug":"uma-samman-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lerythmeworld.com\/le\/uma-samman-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Uma Samman 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:-20px;--awb-margin-bottom:-20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><!-- ============================================================\n     UMA SAMMAN 2026 - paste into an Avada Code Block element\n     Assets expected at: https:\/\/lerythmeworld.com\/le\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/\n     ============================================================ -->\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@400;600;700&family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=Barlow:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\" \/>\n<style>\n  #uma-samman-2026-page { box-sizing: border-box; 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https:\/\/script.google.com\/macros\/s\/AKfycbxZtNrkYHc4oF_OnJHqTAlZ0YCoDCvM8NjFPyc62vRIxDTEmUTuDcb_hwCYuTTULZ-U\/exec?a=form&e=EVT-001\n               QR  [replace src of #qr-delhi]\n     KOLKATA : Thursday, 8 October 2026 \u00b7 Mahajati Sadan, Kolkata \u00b7 5:00 PM Onwards \u00b7 EVT-002\n               URL https:\/\/script.google.com\/macros\/s\/AKfycbxZtNrkYHc4oF_OnJHqTAlZ0YCoDCvM8NjFPyc62vRIxDTEmUTuDcb_hwCYuTTULZ-U\/exec?a=form&e=EVT-002\n               QR  [replace src of #qr-kolkata]\n     IMPACT  : 17+ Years of Impact \u00b7 50+ Awardees Honoured \u00b7 20,000+ Lives Inspired\n     TITLE   : UMA SAMMAN 2026 \/ RINI MUKHERJEE LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2026\n-->\n\n<!-- HERO -->\n<header class=\"us-hero\">\n  <div class=\"us-hero__logos\">\n    <span class=\"us-hero__plaque\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" 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src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27465%27%20height%3D%27312%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20465%20312%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27465%27%20height%3D%27312%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/lerythmeworld.com\/le\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/uma-samman-lockup-gold-5.png\" width=\"465\" height=\"312\" alt=\"Uma Samman 2026 \u2013 Rini Mukherjee Life Time Achievement Awards, with Taslima Nasrin and Maitreyee Pahari\" \/>\n  <\/picture>\n<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"us-hero__awards\" sytle=\"font-size: 25px\">Life Time Achievement Awards 2026<\/p>\n      <span class=\"us-hero__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n      <p class=\"us-hero__eyebrow\">A Celebration of<\/p>\n      <p class=\"us-hero__theme\">Women, Culture &<br \/>Social Transformation<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <figure class=\"us-hero__figure us-hero__figure--right\">\n      <img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27480%27%20height%3D%27496%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20480%20496%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27480%27%20height%3D%27496%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/lerythmeworld.com\/le\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/hero-maitryee-pahari.png\" width=\"480\" height=\"496\" alt=\"Maitreyee Pahari, choreographer\" \/>\n      <figcaption><span class=\"us-hero__name\">Maitreyee Pahari<\/span><span class=\"us-hero__role\">Dance Choreography<\/span><\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<!-- IMPACT STRIP -->\n<section aria-label=\"Impact at a glance\" style=\"background:#68101C;border-top:1px solid #C79738;border-bottom:1px solid #C79738\">\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(190px,1fr));align-items:center;gap:0;padding:20px 26px\">\n    <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:12px;padding:6px 16px;border-right:1px solid rgba(199,151,56,.42)\">\n      <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><path d=\"M12 21c-4-2.4-6-6.2-6-11\"\/><path d=\"M12 21c4-2.4 6-6.2 6-11\"\/><path d=\"M6.2 11.5c2 0 3 1 3.6 2.6M6.6 15.4c2 0 3 1 3.6 2.6M17.8 11.5c-2 0-3 1-3.6 2.6M17.4 15.4c-2 0-3 1-3.6 2.6\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"6.2\" r=\"2.4\"\/><\/svg>\n      <span><span style=\"display:block;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:27px;font-weight:700;color:#E0B75A;line-height:1\">17+<\/span><span style=\"display:block;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#F3E3C4;margin-top:3px\">Years of Impact<\/span><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:12px;padding:6px 16px;border-right:1px solid rgba(199,151,56,.42)\">\n      <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><circle cx=\"9.2\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"9.4\" r=\"2.1\"\/><path d=\"M3.6 19.4c0-3.1 2.5-5.4 5.6-5.4s5.6 2.3 5.6 5.4\"\/><path d=\"M16.2 14.2c2.4.4 4.2 2.4 4.2 5.2\"\/><\/svg>\n      <span><span style=\"display:block;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:27px;font-weight:700;color:#E0B75A;line-height:1\">50+<\/span><span style=\"display:block;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#F3E3C4;margin-top:3px\">Awardees Honoured<\/span><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:12px;padding:6px 16px;border-right:1px solid rgba(199,151,56,.42)\">\n      <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><path d=\"M12 20.2S4.8 15.7 4.8 10.9A4.1 4.1 0 0 1 12 8.2a4.1 4.1 0 0 1 7.2 2.7c0 4.8-7.2 9.3-7.2 9.3z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <span><span style=\"display:block;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:27px;font-weight:700;color:#E0B75A;line-height:1\">20,000+<\/span><span style=\"display:block;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#F3E3C4;margin-top:3px\">Lives Inspired<\/span><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;padding:6px 16px;text-align:center;font-family:Cormorant Garamond,Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-size:19px;line-height:1.4;color:#F0DFBE\">A Legacy of Impact.<br \/>A Vision for Tomorrow.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- OVERVIEW -->\n<section style=\"padding:34px 26px 8px;background:#FBF5E8\">\n  <h2 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;text-align:center;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(20px,2.6vw,26px);letter-spacing:.08em;color:#102B57\">CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE. EMPOWERING SOCIETY.<\/h2>\n  <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin:0 0 22px\"><span style=\"height:1px;width:80px;background:#C79738\"><\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width:8px;height:8px;background:#C79738;transform:rotate(45deg)\"><\/span><span style=\"height:1px;width:80px;background:#C79738\"><\/span><\/div>\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:26px;align-items:start\">\n    <div>\n      <p style=\"margin:0 0 13px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;color:#5D4A34;text-wrap:pretty\">Uma Samman and Rini Mukherjee Lifetime Achievement Awards has evolved into one of India\u2019s most meaningful cultural recognition platforms, celebrating women whose contributions have transformed society through leadership, literature, arts, education, social service, spirituality and humanitarian work.<\/p>\n      <p style=\"margin:0 0 13px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;color:#5D4A34;text-wrap:pretty\">Organised by <strong style=\"color:#68101C\">Le Rythme & Disha Shakti News<\/strong>, the 2026 edition will be hosted in both <strong style=\"color:#68101C\">Kolkata<\/strong> and <strong style=\"color:#68101C\">New Delhi<\/strong>, bringing together distinguished dignitaries, policymakers, artists, cultural icons and social leaders for an evening that celebrates courage, creativity and public service.<\/p>\n      <p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;color:#5D4A34;text-wrap:pretty\">The programme combines prestigious award ceremonies with world-class artistic performances that showcase India\u2019s rich cultural heritage while highlighting stories of inclusion and empowerment.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <blockquote style=\"margin:0;background:#FDF9F0;border:1px solid #E0CFA6;border-left:4px solid #C79738;padding:22px 24px\">\n      <p style=\"margin:0;font-family:Cormorant Garamond,Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(17px,2.1vw,21px);line-height:1.5;color:#68101C;text-wrap:pretty\">\u201cHonouring the achievers who lead with compassion, courage and commitment, inspiring us to create a better world.\u201d<\/p>\n      <footer style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#C79738\">Uma Samman 2026 & Rini Mukherjee Lifetime Achievement Awards 2026<\/footer>\n    <\/blockquote>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- TWO EDITIONS -->\n<section id=\"registration\" style=\"padding:38px 26px 30px;background:#FBF5E8\">\n  <h2 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;text-align:center;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(20px,2.6vw,26px);letter-spacing:.09em;color:#102B57\">TWO PRESTIGIOUS EDITIONS<\/h2>\n  <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin:0 0 24px\">\n    <span style=\"height:1px;width:80px;background:#C79738\"><\/span>\n    <span aria-hidden=\"true\" 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\/ -1 !important;\">\u25aa\ufe0f Outside food packets are not allowed.<\/p>\n      <p style=\"margin:-18px 0 0;text-align:left;font-size:12px;color:#5D4A34; grid-column: 1 \/ -1 !important;\">\u25aa\ufe0f Only clutches are allowed; no other bags will be permitted.<\/p>\n    <\/article>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- VALUE STRIP -->\n  <div style=\"margin-top:26px;background:#FDF9F0;border:1px solid #E0CFA6;padding:20px 24px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px;align-items:center\">\n    <div style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;min-width:0\">\n      <span style=\"flex:none\"><svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"6.6\" r=\"3.2\"\/><path d=\"M12 9.8c-3.4 0-5.8 2.6-5.8 6.2h11.6c0-3.6-2.4-6.2-5.8-6.2z\"\/><path d=\"M9 19.4h6\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n      <p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#5D4A34;text-wrap:pretty\">Honouring the achievers who lead with <strong style=\"color:#68101C\">compassion, courage and commitment, <\/strong> inspiring us to create a better world.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(92px,1fr));gap:14px 10px;text-align:center\"><div style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"display:block;width:32px;margin:0 auto 8px\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"9\" r=\"4.8\"\/><path d=\"M9.2 13.2L7.6 20.8 12 18.2l4.4 2.6-1.6-7.6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span style=\"font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.35;display:block;color:#5D4A34\">Uma Samman<br \/>Awards<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"display:block;width:32px;margin:0 auto 8px\"><svg 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\/>Recognition<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"display:block;width:32px;margin:0 auto 8px\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M3.6 20c0-3.6 2.8-6.2 6.4-6.2s6.4 2.6 6.4 6.2\"\/><path d=\"M18.6 4.4l1 2.1 2.2.3-1.6 1.6.4 2.2-2-1.1-2 1.1.4-2.2-1.6-1.6 2.2-.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span style=\"font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.35;display:block;color:#5D4A34\">Distinguished<br \/>Chief Guests<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"display:block;width:32px;margin:0 auto 8px\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><path d=\"M9.4 17.6V6.2l10-2v11.4\"\/><circle cx=\"6.8\" cy=\"17.8\" r=\"2.6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.8\" cy=\"15.8\" r=\"2.6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span style=\"font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.35;display:block;color:#5D4A34\">Cultural<br \/>Performances<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"display:block;width:32px;margin:0 auto 8px\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4.8\" width=\"18\" height=\"12.4\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M8 20.4h8\"\/><path d=\"M10.4 9.4l4.4 2.6-4.4 2.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span style=\"font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.35;display:block;color:#5D4A34\">Audio Visual<br \/>Tributes<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"display:block;width:32px;margin:0 auto 8px\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><rect x=\"3.2\" y=\"7.4\" width=\"17.6\" height=\"12.6\" rx=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"13.7\" r=\"3.1\"\/><path d=\"M8.4 7.4l1.4-2.2h4.4l1.4 2.2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span style=\"font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.35;display:block;color:#5D4A34\">National Media<br \/>Coverage<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- HISTORIC ARTISTIC COLLABORATION -->\n<section style=\"background:#5E0F1A;padding:26px 26px 34px;border-top:1px solid #C79738\">\n  <h2 style=\"margin:0 0 22px;text-align:center;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(17px,2.2vw,22px);letter-spacing:.14em;color:#E0B75A\">A HISTORIC ARTISTIC COLLABORATION<\/h2>\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr));gap:24px;align-items:start\">\n\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;text-align:center\">\n      <div style=\"position:relative;height:290px;background:radial-gradient(58% 52% at 50% 44%,rgba(199,151,56,.20),rgba(94,15,26,0) 72%)\">\n        <img class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27672%27%20height%3D%27737%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20672%20737%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27672%27%20height%3D%27737%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/lerythmeworld.com\/le\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/taslima-nasrin-left.png\" width=\"672\" height=\"737\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Portrait of author and poet Taslima Nasrin\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;object-position:bottom center;filter:saturate(.9) contrast(1.02);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(0,0,0,1) 62%,rgba(0,0,0,.55) 88%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(0,0,0,1) 62%,rgba(0,0,0,.55) 88%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%)\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n      <figcaption style=\"margin-top:14px\">\n        <h3 style=\"margin:0;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(18px,2.3vw,23px);letter-spacing:.07em;color:#F0DFBE\">TASLIMA<br \/>NASRIN<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;font-family:Cormorant Garamond,Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-size:17px;color:#E0B75A\">Poetry Recital<\/p>\n      <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;padding:0 4px\">\n      <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(17px,2.1vw,21px);line-height:1.35;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#F7EBD2\">WHERE LITERATURE<br \/>MEETS MOVEMENT<\/h3>\n      <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.7;color:#EBD9B8;text-wrap:pretty\">One of the defining moments of Uma Samman 2026 is an exclusive artistic collaboration featuring internationally acclaimed author and poet <strong style=\"color:#F7EBD2\">Taslima Nasrin<\/strong> and renowned choreographer <strong style=\"color:#F7EBD2\">Maitreyee Pahari<\/strong>.<\/p>\n      <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.7;color:#EBD9B8;text-wrap:pretty\">Taslima Nasrin will present a live recital of her powerful poems, each brought to life through an original dance production choreographed by Maitreyee Pahari.<\/p>\n      <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.7;color:#EBD9B8;text-wrap:pretty\">This unique presentation transcends conventional boundaries by weaving together literature, music, theatre, and classical movement into a single, immersive artistic experience.<\/p>\n      <p style=\"margin:0;font-family:Cormorant Garamond,Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.5;color:#E0B75A;text-wrap:pretty\">A celebration of the strength, resilience and voice of women \u2013 the very essence of Uma Samman.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;text-align:center\">\n      <div style=\"position:relative;height:290px;background:radial-gradient(58% 52% at 50% 44%,rgba(199,151,56,.20),rgba(94,15,26,0) 72%)\">\n        <img class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27638%27%20height%3D%27509%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20638%20509%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27638%27%20height%3D%27509%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/lerythmeworld.com\/le\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/maitreyee-pahari-right.png\" width=\"638\" height=\"509\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Portrait of choreographer Maitreyee Pahari\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;object-position:bottom center;filter:saturate(.9) contrast(1.02);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(0,0,0,1) 62%,rgba(0,0,0,.55) 88%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(0,0,0,1) 62%,rgba(0,0,0,.55) 88%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%)\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <figcaption style=\"margin-top:14px\">\n        <h3 style=\"margin:0;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(18px,2.3vw,23px);letter-spacing:.07em;color:#F0DFBE\">MAITREYEE PAHARI<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;font-family:Cormorant Garamond,Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-size:17px;color:#E0B75A\">Dance Choreography<\/p>\n      <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <blockquote style=\"margin:26px auto 0;max-width:760px;text-align:center;border-top:1px solid rgba(199,151,56,.5);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(199,151,56,.5);padding:18px 20px\">\n    <p style=\"margin:0;font-family:Cormorant Garamond,Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(17px,2.2vw,22px);line-height:1.5;color:rgb(104, 16, 28);text-wrap:pretty\">\u201cAn unprecedented fusion of poetry and performance celebrating the strength and spirit of women.\u201d<\/p>\n  <\/blockquote>\n\n  <!-- PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS -->\n  <div style=\"margin-top:30px;background:#FDF9F0;border:1px solid #C79738;padding:0 22px 20px\">\n    <p style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:0 0 14px;transform:translateY(-13px);background:#FDF9F0;padding:0 12px;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.15em;color:#68101C\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width:8px;height:8px;background:#C79738;transform:rotate(45deg)\"><\/span>PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS<\/p>\n    <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:16px\">\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;padding-right:14px;border-right:1px solid #E7D7B2\"><svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><path d=\"M20.4 3.6C13.8 3.6 8.6 7.8 7.4 13.4L4.6 20.4\"\/><path d=\"M20.4 3.6c.4 6.4-3.6 11-9 12.2l-4 .8\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5D4A34\">Live Poetry<br \/>Recitation<\/span><\/div>\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;padding-right:14px;border-right:1px solid #E7D7B2\"><svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><path d=\"M12 20.6c0-4.8 3-7.8 7.8-7.8 0 4.8-3 7.8-7.8 7.8z\"\/><path d=\"M12 20.6c0-4.8-3-7.8-7.8-7.8 0 4.8 3 7.8 7.8 7.8z\"\/><path d=\"M12 20.6c-2-3.8-2-7.8 0-11 2 3.2 2 7.2 0 11z\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5D4A34\">Original Dance<br \/>Choreography<\/span><\/div>\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;padding-right:14px;border-right:1px solid #E7D7B2\"><svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><path d=\"M12 3.4l2.6 5.4 5.9.8-4.3 4.1 1.1 5.9L12 16.7l-5.3 2.9 1.1-5.9L3.5 9.6l5.9-.8z\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5D4A34\">Exclusive Collaborative<br \/>Production<\/span><\/div>\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;padding-right:14px;border-right:1px solid #E7D7B2\"><svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><path d=\"M9.4 17.6V6.2l10-2v11.4\"\/><circle cx=\"6.8\" cy=\"17.8\" r=\"2.6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.8\" cy=\"15.8\" r=\"2.6\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5D4A34\">Literature, Music & Dance in Perfect Harmony<\/span><\/div>\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center\"><svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"6.6\" r=\"3.2\"\/><path d=\"M12 9.8c-3.4 0-5.8 2.6-5.8 6.2h11.6c0-3.6-2.4-6.2-5.8-6.2z\"\/><path d=\"M9 19.4h6\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5D4A34\">Celebration of Women\u2019s Voice & Expression<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- INCLUSION -->\n<section style=\"padding:32px 26px;background:#FBF5E8\">\n  <h2 style=\"margin:0 0 22px;text-align:center;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(16px,2.1vw,21px);letter-spacing:.11em;color:#68101C\">ART BEYOND BARRIERS \u2013 OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION<\/h2>\n\n  <!-- VANDE MATARAM -->\n  <article style=\"margin:0 0 22px;background:#FDF9F0;border:1px solid #E0CFA6;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:stretch;overflow:hidden\">\n    <div style=\"flex:1 1 320px;min-width:0;padding:22px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center\">\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:13px\">\n        <span style=\"flex:none\"><svg width=\"34\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><path d=\"M9.4 17.6V6.2l10-2v11.4\"\/><circle cx=\"6.8\" cy=\"17.8\" r=\"2.6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.8\" cy=\"15.8\" r=\"2.6\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;width:1px;height:32px;background:#C79738\"><\/span>\n        <h3 style=\"margin:0;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(19px,2.5vw,29px);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;line-height:1.15;color:#68101C\">VANDE MATARAM<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.65;color:#5D4A34;text-wrap:pretty\">A powerful harmony of 100 voices rising together in unison, this grand performance of Vande Mataram fills the air with deep devotion and pride for our motherland. Echoing the heartbeats of millions, this monumental musical tribute honors the spirit, beauty, and eternal strength of our nation.<\/p>\n      <span style=\"align-self:flex-start;display:inline-block;background:#C79738;color:#3F2408;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.09em;padding:7px 11px\">ONE NATION. A THOUSAND VOICES. ETERNAL PRIDE.<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"flex:1.9 1 340px;position:relative;min-height:225px;background:#EFE1C2;overflow:hidden\">\n      <img class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27271%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20271%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27271%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/lerythmeworld.com\/le\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/vande-mataram-section.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"271\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A choir of one hundred young performers singing Vande Mataram on stage\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 44%;filter:saturate(.95);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.45) 10%,rgba(0,0,0,1) 30%);mask-image:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.45) 10%,rgba(0,0,0,1) 30%)\" \/>\n      <div aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(253,249,240,.92),rgba(253,249,240,.3) 26%,rgba(253,249,240,0) 54%),linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(251,245,232,.22),rgba(251,245,232,0) 34%,rgba(199,151,56,.12))\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/article>\n\n\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:22px\">\n    <article style=\"background:#FDF9F0;border:1px solid #E0CFA6;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:0;align-items:stretch\">\n      <div style=\"padding:20px\">\n        <div style=\"display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:12px\">\n          <span style=\"flex:none\"><svg width=\"34\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><path d=\"M12 20.4s-5.8-3.6-5.8-7.6a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 5.8-2.3 3.5 3.5 0 0 1 5.8 2.3c0 4-5.8 7.6-5.8 7.6z\"\/><path d=\"M3.2 19.6c0-2 1.4-3.4 3.4-3.4M20.8 19.6c0-2-1.4-3.4-3.4-3.4\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <h3 style=\"margin:0;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.09em;line-height:1.4;color:#68101C\">ART BEYOND BARRIERS \u2013 DELHI<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.6;color:#5D4A34;text-wrap:pretty\">Inclusive dance performances by differently abled \/ special children, celebrating ability, confidence and the power of art.<\/p>\n        <span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C79738;color:#3F2408;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.09em;padding:7px 11px\">EQUALITY. EXPRESSION. EMPOWERMENT.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div style=\"position:relative;min-height:190px;background:#EFE1C2;overflow:hidden\">\n        <img class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271100%27%20height%3D%27733%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201100%20733%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271100%27%20height%3D%27733%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/lerythmeworld.com\/le\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/art-beyond-barriers-delhi.webp\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Inclusive dance performance by differently abled and special children at Uma Samman, Delhi\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:52% 46%;filter:sepia(.2) saturate(.78) brightness(1.06) contrast(.97);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.45) 12%,rgba(0,0,0,1) 38%);mask-image:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.45) 12%,rgba(0,0,0,1) 38%)\" \/>\n        <div aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(253,249,240,.9),rgba(253,249,240,.35) 34%,rgba(253,249,240,0) 62%),linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(251,245,232,.34),rgba(251,245,232,0) 40%,rgba(199,151,56,.14))\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n    <article style=\"background:#FDF9F0;border:1px solid #E0CFA6;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:0;align-items:stretch\">\n      <div style=\"padding:20px\">\n        <div style=\"display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:12px\">\n          <span style=\"flex:none\"><svg width=\"34\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><path d=\"M12 20.4s-5.8-3.6-5.8-7.6a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 5.8-2.3 3.5 3.5 0 0 1 5.8 2.3c0 4-5.8 7.6-5.8 7.6z\"\/><path d=\"M3.2 19.6c0-2 1.4-3.4 3.4-3.4M20.8 19.6c0-2-1.4-3.4-3.4-3.4\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <h3 style=\"margin:0;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.09em;line-height:1.4;color:#68101C\">ART WITH A PURPOSE \u2013 KOLKATA<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.6;color:#5D4A34;text-wrap:pretty\">Performances by the <strong style=\"color:#68101C\">Durbar Musical Dance Troupe (Amra Podatik)<\/strong>, featuring children from the community of sex workers \u2013 highlighting dignity, renewal and new beginnings through art.<\/p>\n        <span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C79738;color:#3F2408;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.09em;padding:7px 11px\">DIGNITY. RESILIENCE. NEW BEGINNINGS.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div style=\"position:relative;min-height:190px;background:#EFE1C2;overflow:hidden\">\n        <img class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271100%27%20height%3D%27733%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201100%20733%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271100%27%20height%3D%27733%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/lerythmeworld.com\/le\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/art-with-a-purpose-kolkata.webp\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dance performance by children from the community of sex workers at Uma Samman, Kolkata\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 46%;filter:sepia(.2) saturate(.78) brightness(1.06) contrast(.97);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.45) 12%,rgba(0,0,0,1) 38%);mask-image:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.45) 12%,rgba(0,0,0,1) 38%)\" \/>\n        <div aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(253,249,240,.9),rgba(253,249,240,.35) 34%,rgba(253,249,240,0) 62%),linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(251,245,232,.34),rgba(251,245,232,0) 40%,rgba(199,151,56,.14))\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"margin-top:24px;background:#FDF9F0;border:1px solid #E0CFA6;padding:0 24px 22px\">\n    <p style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:0 0 16px;transform:translateY(-13px);background:#FDF9F0;padding:0 12px;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#68101C\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width:8px;height:8px;background:#C79738;transform:rotate(45deg)\"><\/span>WHY THIS PERFORMANCE MATTERS<\/p>\n    <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr));gap:22px\"><div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <span style=\"flex:none\"><svg width=\"34\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><path d=\"M9 8.6a2.6 2.6 0 1 0 0-5.2 2.6 2.6 0 0 0 0 5.2z\"\/><path d=\"M16.4 9.6a2.2 2.2 0 1 0 0-4.4 2.2 2.2 0 0 0 0 4.4z\"\/><path d=\"M3 19c0-3.3 2.7-5.6 6-5.6s6 2.3 6 5.6\"\/><path d=\"M16 13.6c2.8.3 5 2.5 5 5.4\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n      <span><span style=\"display:block;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.07em;line-height:1.4;color:#68101C;margin-bottom:5px\">SOCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH CULTURE<\/span>\n      <span style=\"display:block;font-size:12px;line-height:1.55;color:#5D4A34;text-wrap:pretty\">Bringing marginalised voices to the mainstream and celebrating diversity through the arts.<\/span><\/span>\n    <\/div><div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <span style=\"flex:none\"><svg width=\"34\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><path d=\"M12 20.4s-6-3.8-6-8a3.6 3.6 0 0 1 6-2.4 3.6 3.6 0 0 1 6 2.4c0 4.2-6 8-6 8z\"\/><path d=\"M12 6.2V3.4\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n      <span><span style=\"display:block;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.07em;line-height:1.4;color:#68101C;margin-bottom:5px\">EMPOWERING MARGINALISED CHILDREN<\/span>\n      <span style=\"display:block;font-size:12px;line-height:1.55;color:#5D4A34;text-wrap:pretty\">Creating opportunities that build confidence, self-worth and a sense of belonging.<\/span><\/span>\n    <\/div><div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <span style=\"flex:none\"><svg width=\"34\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><path d=\"M12 3.4l2.6 5.4 5.9.8-4.3 4.1 1.1 5.9L12 16.7l-5.3 2.9 1.1-5.9L3.5 9.6l5.9-.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n      <span><span style=\"display:block;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.07em;line-height:1.4;color:#68101C;margin-bottom:5px\">CONFIDENCE &AMP; IDENTITY BUILDING<\/span>\n      <span style=\"display:block;font-size:12px;line-height:1.55;color:#5D4A34;text-wrap:pretty\">Nurturing talent and encouraging the children to dream, learn and lead.<\/span><\/span>\n    <\/div><div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <span style=\"flex:none\"><svg width=\"34\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"16.4\" width=\"18\" height=\"4\" rx=\"1\"\/><path d=\"M6.4 16.4V9.6M17.6 16.4V9.6\"\/><path d=\"M12 3.6l1.9 3.9 4.3.6-3.1 3 .7 4.3L12 13.4l-3.8 2-.7-4.3-3.1-3 4.3-.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n      <span><span style=\"display:block;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.07em;line-height:1.4;color:#68101C;margin-bottom:5px\">EQUAL PLATFORM WITH NATIONAL ARTISTS<\/span>\n      <span style=\"display:block;font-size:12px;line-height:1.55;color:#5D4A34;text-wrap:pretty\">Sharing the same stage with celebrated performers and awardees.<\/span><\/span>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n    <p style=\"margin:22px 0 0;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid #E7D7B2;text-align:center;font-family:Cormorant Garamond,Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(16px,2vw,20px);line-height:1.5;color:#68101C;text-wrap:pretty\">\u201cEvery performance is their story. Every stage is a step towards a better tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<!-- HONOUREES -->\n<section style=\"padding:6px 26px 34px;background:#FBF5E8\">\n  <h2 style=\"margin:0 0 22px;text-align:center;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(20px,2.6vw,26px);letter-spacing:.1em;color:#8B1627\">OUR CHIEF GUESTS <\/h2>\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  <!-- GUESTS -->\n  <div style=\"margin-top:22px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:20px;align-items:start\">\n<article style=\"background:#FDF9F0;border:1px solid #E0CFA6;padding:18px 20px\">\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:12px;flex-wrap:wrap\">\n        <svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M3.6 20c0-3.6 2.8-6.2 6.4-6.2s6.4 2.6 6.4 6.2\"\/><path d=\"M18.6 4.4l1 2.1 2.2.3-1.6 1.6.4 2.2-2-1.1-2 1.1.4-2.2-1.6-1.6 2.2-.3z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <h3 style=\"margin:0;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.11em;color:#68101C\">KOLKATA CHIEF GUESTS<\/h3>\n        <!-- <span style=\"font-size:9.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#8B1627\">(CONFIRMATION AWAITED)<\/span>  -->\n      <\/div>\n      <ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;display:grid;gap:11px;list-style:disc;font-size:12px;line-height:1.55;color:#5D4A34\">\n        <li><strong style=\"color:#68101C\">Smt. Agnimitra Paul<\/strong> \u2013 Hon\u2019ble Cabinet Minister, Govt. of West Bengal, Minister-in-charge, Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Women of Child Development and Social Welfare.<\/li>\n        <li><strong style=\"color:#68101C\">Shri Tapas Roy<\/strong> \u2013 Hon\u2019ble Cabinet Minister for Industry, Commerce & Enterprises in West Bengal.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- <article style=\"background:#FDF9F0;border:1px solid #E0CFA6;padding:18px 20px\">\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:12px\">\n        <svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7.6\" r=\"3.2\"\/><path d=\"M4.8 20.4c0-4 3.2-6.8 7.2-6.8s7.2 2.8 7.2 6.8\"\/><\/svg>\n        <h3 style=\"margin:0;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.11em;color:#68101C\">KOLKATA SPECIAL GUESTS<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;display:grid;gap:9px;list-style:disc;font-size:12px;line-height:1.55;color:#5D4A34\">\n        <li><strong style=\"color:#68101C\">Swami Kripakarananda Maharaj<\/strong> \u2013 Senior Monk, Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission; Medical Professional & Classical Hindustani Devotional Singer; Former Secretary, RK Mission Hospital, Itanagar.<\/li>\n        <li><strong style=\"color:#68101C\">Smt. 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Agnimitra Paul<\/strong> \u2013 Fashion Designer & Politician; MLA from Asansol South; Former State President, BJP Mahila Morcha; Dept. of Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Govt. of West Bengal.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <article style=\"background:#FDF9F0;border:1px solid #E0CFA6;padding:18px 20px\">\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:12px\">\n        <svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><rect x=\"3.2\" y=\"6.2\" width=\"17.6\" height=\"11.6\" rx=\"1.6\"\/><path d=\"M3.8 7.2L12 13.6l8.2-6.4\"\/><\/svg>\n        <h3 style=\"margin:0;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.11em;color:#68101C\">SPECIAL INVITEES<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;display:grid;gap:9px;list-style:disc;font-size:12px;line-height:1.55;color:#5D4A34\">\n        <li><strong style=\"color:#68101C\">Sri Sajal Ghosh<\/strong> \u2013 MLA \u2013 Baranagar<\/li>\n        <li><strong style=\"color:#68101C\">Smt. Keya Ghosh<\/strong> \u2013 Former Journalist & Spokesperson, BJP<\/li>\n        <li><strong style=\"color:#68101C\">Sri Rudranil Ghosh<\/strong> \u2013 MLA \u2013 Shibpur, Howrah<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/article> -->\n\n    <article style=\"background:#FDF9F0;border:1px solid #E0CFA6;padding:18px 20px\">\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:12px;flex-wrap:wrap\">\n        <svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C79738\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;display:block\"><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M3.6 20c0-3.6 2.8-6.2 6.4-6.2s6.4 2.6 6.4 6.2\"\/><path d=\"M18.6 4.4l1 2.1 2.2.3-1.6 1.6.4 2.2-2-1.1-2 1.1.4-2.2-1.6-1.6 2.2-.3z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <h3 style=\"margin:0;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.11em;color:#68101C\">DELHI CHIEF GUEST<\/h3>\n        <!-- <span style=\"font-size:9.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#8B1627\">(CONFIRMATION AWAITED)<\/span> -->\n      <\/div>\n      <ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;display:grid;gap:11px;list-style:disc;font-size:12px;line-height:1.55;color:#5D4A34\">\n        <li><strong style=\"color:#68101C\">Dr Ashok Lahiri<\/strong> \u2013 Hon\u2019ble Vice-Chairperson - Niti Aayog, Govt. of India.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/article>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ORGANISER STRIP -->\n<section style=\"background:#102B57;padding:22px 26px;border-top:1px solid #C79738\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;text-align:center;font-family:Cinzel,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(13px,1.8vw,17px);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#E8D9B4\">HONOURING WOMEN. \u00a0CELEBRATING CULTURE. \u00a0INSPIRING SOCIETY.<\/p>\n  <div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px 28px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid rgba(199,151,56,.4)\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#C79738\">Organised by<\/span>\n    <img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27440%27%20height%3D%27226%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20440%20226%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27440%27%20height%3D%27226%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/lerythmeworld.com\/le\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/le-rythme-logo.png\" width=\"440\" height=\"226\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Le Rythme\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:132px;height:auto\" \/>\n    <span style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D9CBB0;text-align:center\">Empowering Lives. 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