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Celebrating divine artistry: a series of unique Durga pandals across India

Last updated on - Oct 3, 2024, 12:30 IST
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Evergreen Durga pandal

Durga pooja is celebrated with an extra splash of green at Lalbagan Nabankur in north Kolkata. In a sustainable move, their Durga idol is adorned with an impressive 8,000 natural plants. Stepping into the pandal feels like a lush mini-forest, where every plant has been meticulously placed over five months.
(PTI)

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Ram mandir themed pandal

A community pandal inspired by the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Temple set up for the upcoming Durga Puja festival in Ranchi.

(ANI)

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Promoting Indian-Irish relations

Irish artists have created a cane statue of Celtic goddess Danu for the Behala Nutan Dal community pandal, preparing for the upcoming Durga Puja festival in Kolkata. This unique pandal honors the feminine spirit of both Hindu and Celtic cultures, celebrating 75 years of Indian-Irish diplomatic relations.
(ANI)

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Cinematic pooja pandal

A community puja pandal, inspired by the works of late film director Tapan Sinha, being prepared as a tribute to Sinha ahead of his birth centenary, Durga Puja festival in Kolkata.
(PTI)

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Honoring rural strength

An idol of Goddess Durga, inspired by village women, stands in a Sunderban-themed community Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, as preparations for the festival take shape.
(PTI)

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Showcasing Sundarban

The Sundarban themed community Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, features a stunning map of the Sunderbans, celebrating the rich cultural heritage in anticipation of the upcoming festival.
(PTI)

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Durga festival in tram

The Chetla Pally community pandal being set up in the theme of tram for the upcoming Durga Puja festival, in Kolkata on Sunday.
(ANI)

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