Assam Durga Puja pandal to be replica of Ayodhya's Ram temple
2 years, 2 months ago

Assam Durga Puja pandal to be replica of Ayodhya's Ram temple

India Today  

This year, a Durga Puja pandal in Assam's Bongaigaon district will be a replica of the under-construction Ram temple at Ayodhya. Talking to Aajtak about this unique Durga Puja pandal, Tarak Nath Ghosh said, "This time, Forward Sporting Club marks 59 years and on this occasion the club has presented a replica of the grand Shri Ram temple of Ayodhya. Keeping this in mind, we tried to create a model, depicting a look alike of the Ram temple for the people of the city. This time, the Durga idol in this pandal is seen without any weapons, instead she can be seen in a yoga posture, giving out a message of peace, Ghosh added.

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Water's Embrace: A Symphony of Creativity in Kolkata's Durga Puja Pandal
2 months, 1 week ago

Water's Embrace: A Symphony of Creativity in Kolkata's Durga Puja Pandal

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata's raindrop-themed Durga Puja pandal has captured hearts online with its innovative design. The pandal features an array of utensils placed in a pit to collect water droplets, creating a captivating sound that enhances the immersive experience for festival-goers. The viral video has garnered significant attention, with internet users expressing their admiration and appreciation for the unique and creative pandal.

AP PHOTOS: Artisans in India’s Assam state make colorful mud idols of Hindu gods for Durga Puja
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AP PHOTOS: Artisans in India’s Assam state make colorful mud idols of Hindu gods for Durga Puja

The Independent  

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Vatican City Meets Lucknow: Idol of Goddess Durga to Take Center Stage in Model House Park
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vatican City Meets Lucknow: Idol of Goddess Durga to Take Center Stage in Model House Park

Hindustan Times  

A pandal will be set up in Lucknow to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mitro Sangho Puja committee. The pandal will resemble St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City and will feature a 15-foot tall idol of Goddess Durga carved in the monolithic style of Ajanta sculptures. The pandal will also have a 2,000-meter-long fabric border and a 100-foot-long wooden …

Vikhroli Durga pandal to bring in festivities merging tradition with inclusivity
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikhroli Durga pandal to bring in festivities merging tradition with inclusivity

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Durga puja committees across the country have been making an attempt to promote an all-inclusive Sindoor Khela on Vijayadashmi – the last day of the festivities -- for nearly a decade now, and this year, the Vikhroli Bengali Association has decided to imbibe this shift from tradition in its 59th year. The all-inclusive Sindoor Khela is a modern twist …

Durga Puja pandals’ themes in India range from Harry Potter to Manipur violence
1 year, 2 months ago

Durga Puja pandals’ themes in India range from Harry Potter to Manipur violence

Live Mint  

Durga Puja pandals across the country based on various themes ranging from Manipur violence to G-20 Summit have been drawing visitors and devotees in large numbers. A Durga Puja pandal in Bihar's Patna, themed on G20 Summit, is modelled on the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam at Delhi's Pragati Maidan is modelled on the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam at Delhi's Pragati Maidan, reported …

This Durga puja pandal in Prayagraj guarantees nostalgia!
1 year, 2 months ago

This Durga puja pandal in Prayagraj guarantees nostalgia!

Hindustan Times  

Reminiscing the period when the telecast of epics like Ramayan and Mahabharat kept people glued to their black and white television sets, and way beyond, the era of bioscope, the Durga puja barwari of Kareli here will take back the devotees to the bitter-sweet memories of their innocent childhood. Durga Puja committee’s president Pradip Kumar Dutta said Kareli Durga Puja …

After Vatican City, Durga among sex workers: Bengalis show religion not a narrow path | Views
2 years, 2 months ago

After Vatican City, Durga among sex workers: Bengalis show religion not a narrow path | Views

India Today  

It's that time of the year when Kolkata gears up for her biggest festival. This time they found Maa Durga in Vatican City’s St Peter's Basilica. One of the most talked about Durga pandals is in Mohammad Ali Park, which is a major attraction for its traditional idol and its chandelier work. The beauty of the festival is that, so …

Why is Durga Puja the most anticipated festival of the year?
2 years, 2 months ago

Why is Durga Puja the most anticipated festival of the year?

The Hindu  

The festival of Durga Puja honours the goddess Durga’s triumph over the demon ruler Mahishasura. We’ve compiled a list of the things that make pandal hopping so much fun during Durga Puja: ● Themes Every year, each Durga Pandal has a unique, distinct concept. Intriguing Durga Pandal themes: Bhageer Maa Burj Khalifa War Global Warming Covid 19 Pandemic Mayer Haate …

Durga Puja 2022: The Best-known Pandals in Kolkata to Explore This Year
2 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2022: The Best-known Pandals in Kolkata to Explore This Year

News 18  

Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata have fresh themes every year that are each distinctive and creative each in their own way. Singhi Park: The South Kolkata Durga Puja Singhi Park Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee has chosen to honor Narayan Debnath and the enduring personalities he created in its 81st year. Santosh Mitra Square: One of Kolkata’s busiest Durga Puja pandals …

Lucknow Durga Puja pandal to look like Ayodhya's Ram temple
2 years, 3 months ago

Lucknow Durga Puja pandal to look like Ayodhya's Ram temple

India Today  

A Kolkata-based pandal maker will create a replica of the under-construction Ram temple at Ayodhya for Durga Puja in Lucknow. Talking about the theme of the Pandal, the convenor of Mitro Sangho Durga Puja committee, Vinod Tewari 'Dalu', said, "With so much hype around the Ram temple that is coming up in Ayodhya, we thought it would be befitting to …

Kolkata comes up with 'pet-friendly' themed Durga Puja Pandal
2 years, 3 months ago

Kolkata comes up with 'pet-friendly' themed Durga Puja Pandal

Hindustan Times  

As the festival of Durga Puja is nearing, people are coming ahead with one creative idea after the other. A similar example was seen in North Kolkata's Bidhan Sarani Atlas Club which came up with the first of its kind 'Pet-friendly' Puja Pandal. Kolkata comes up with 'pet-friendly' themed Durga Puja Pandal In the idol, the 'Asur' was replaced by …

Delhi Durga Puja: Colonial-Era Kolkata Houses, Environment Friendly Idols Ready to Greet Revellers
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Durga Puja: Colonial-Era Kolkata Houses, Environment Friendly Idols Ready to Greet Revellers

News 18  

Want a glimpse of colonial-era houses of Kolkata this Durga puja? Another Durga puja organising committee in the city is making an eco-friendly pandal with cardboards, wooden disposable spoons and rice husk. Saurav Chakraborty, the secretary of the Durga puja committee at Chittaranjan Park’s cooperative ground, said, “The pandal will look like a traditional house of Kolkata. Rakesh Dey, the …

Vandalisation of Durga Puja pandals in Bangladesh 'disturbing', in touch with authorities: MEA
3 years, 2 months ago

Vandalisation of Durga Puja pandals in Bangladesh 'disturbing', in touch with authorities: MEA

India Today  

Following media reports of vandalisation of Hindu temples and Durga Puja pandals by unidentified miscreants in Bangladesh, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said the government in the neighbouring country promptly reacted to ensure that the situation was under control. READ: Assam: Durga Puja celebration at a temple in no man’s land along India-Bangladesh border "We also understand that …

North Bengal artist creates Durga idol using bamboo in Alipurduar pandal. See pics
3 years, 2 months ago

North Bengal artist creates Durga idol using bamboo in Alipurduar pandal. See pics

India Today  

It won’t be an exaggeration to say that during Durga Puja most eyes are on Kolkata and what the city has to offer in terms of novelty in pandal themes. Bamboo artist Shyamal Barman, who lives in Cooch Behar’s Mathabanga, created the idol of Goddess Durga and the pandal with bamboo. ~#NorthBengal #DurgaPuja pic.twitter.com/beWyuLSKIA — Ananya Bhattacharya October 14, 2021 …

This Durga Puja pandal offers a slice of Gujarat in Kolkata. See pics
3 years, 2 months ago

This Durga Puja pandal offers a slice of Gujarat in Kolkata. See pics

India Today  

Ahiritola Sarbojonin Durga Puja Committee has recreated a portion of Ahmedabad's old city in a bid to sensitise people about heritage conservation. They say what binds Ahmedabad and north Kolkata is its old parts, heritage zones which are facing rapid destruction due to real estate. From colourful walls to stained glass windows, the pandal looks exactly like a set out …

The best of Durga Puja 2021 pandals in Kolkata. Trending viral pics
3 years, 2 months ago

The best of Durga Puja 2021 pandals in Kolkata. Trending viral pics

India Today  

Durga Puja is celebrated on a grand scale in Bengal and the spirit of festivity is infectious and unmissable. But worry not, because we have brought a sneak peek of some of the best themed Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata this year that are bound to leave you mesmerized. KAKURGACHI YUVAK BRINDA This Durga Puja committee decided to revive the …

Covid-themed Durga Puja Pandal in West Bengal Pays Tribute to Doctors Saving Lives in Pandemic
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid-themed Durga Puja Pandal in West Bengal Pays Tribute to Doctors Saving Lives in Pandemic

News 18  

In yet another tribute to essential workers, a Durga Puja pandal in Murshidabad, West Bengal, has created an idol of the goddess herself paying tribute to a health worker. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the annual Durga Puja celebrations remained subdued across Bengal, a state that sees the highest number of Durga Puja pandals due to its Bengali …

News18 Bangla Features in Sholoyana Bangaliana Theme of Durga Puja Pandal in Bardhaman
4 years, 2 months ago

News18 Bangla Features in Sholoyana Bangaliana Theme of Durga Puja Pandal in Bardhaman

News 18  

Sholoyana Bangaliana is the theme of the Durga Puja pandal in Bardhaman’s club Ichlabad Kiran Sangha. The pandal also has a special feature on News18 Bangla. That is why News18 Bangla has been kept in a separate pavilion to fulfill our theme.” Ichlabad Kiran Sangha has followed the Covid-19 protocol and this year the pandal is open and more spacious. …

Durga Puja committee to install giant TV screens to help people watch decoration
4 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja committee to install giant TV screens to help people watch decoration

Live Mint  

A big-budget Durga Puja committee in the city will adorn the idols of Goddess Durga and her progeny with 25 kg gold and to avoid crowding inside the pandal would install giant TV screens on roads so that revellers can watch the decoration and the idol. The Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja committee, which has modelled its pandal as a …

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