Stars and devotees come together for grand Ratha Yatra in Rajpur Sonarpur
Sukalyann D Entourage Inc once again added sparkle to the Shri Jagannath
Ratha Yatra
, in Rajpur Sonarpur. For the second consecutive year, the grand roadshow was choreographed by Ssukalyan himself, fresh off his return from America.
The vibrant carnival saw participation from over 60 dancers and crew members, alongside actors
Swastika Mukherjee
, Debparna, and Shrabanti. This year's showstopper was the live presence of Shri Jagannath, Subhadra, and Balaram, drawing major attention from attendees.
Currently back in Kolkata, Ssukalyan is juggling multiple Durga Puja commercials and Mahalaya preparations, but remains deeply moved by the spiritual energy and blessings received during the Ratha Yatra celebrations.
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