# Kolkata Kali dance show sparks apology after outrage 2026-08-12T22:27:53+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The organisers of a dance recital in Kolkata that portrayed Goddess Kali have apologised after the costume worn by a performer drew objections from viewers and social media users. The performance, staged on August 8 at Mohit Mancha by the group Nitya, Faculty of Sight, showed the deity with unruly long hair, garlands, jewellery and little else. The organisers said they had no prior knowledge of the costume and promised stricter checks in future, calling the incident 'unsightly and undesirable'. The video, uploaded by Brut, triggered debate between artistic expression and religious sensitivities. Traditionally, Goddess Kali is depicted wearing bones or a tiger skin. The organisers added that the choreography was the artist's creative decision. ## Coverage - siasat.com Tags: artistic expression, controversy, dance recital, Goddess Kali, Kolkata, religious sentiments Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kolkata-kali-dance-show-sparks-apology-after-outrage/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kolkata-kali-dance-show-sparks-apology-after-outrage/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.