Kalyani: In a break in its 56-year-old tradition, the dance of Bama Kali, which has been a social media sensation and draws thousands to Shantipur, will have to move from its traditional venue at Barabazar More to Bejpara ground, around 200m from the temple.Organisers clarified that the move was not linked in any way to the Chorbagan stampede that claimed 19 lives on Saptami night. Rather, the decision was taken keeping in mind the near-stampede-like situation in 2025. The decision to change the venue for the crowd-puller event was taken before Durga Puja after discussions between police and the puja committee and has now been formally communicated to stakeholders, organisers said.The puja, formally known as Shri Shri Charjijira Bama Kali Mata Puja, is organised by Netaji Subhas Sangha. The Bama Kali dance, performed before immersion, sees the huge idol mounted on a bamboo structure and carried in a coordinated performance in a procession. Around 50 trained performers take part in the dance, assisted by 50 club members.Pointing out the difficulties faced in crowd management last year, club secretary Nishan Saha said, “There was risk of a major accident. Police somehow managed the situation, and the administration decided that the dance should be shifted to Bejpara ground. The decision was formally confirmed this year on Chaturthi.”According to a local, over 100 bloggers and content creators covered the event last year.Organisers hope the open space at Bejpara ground will help crowd management, though safe entry, exit and crowd control will remain key challenges.