Durga Puja became a part of UNESCO’s intagible cultural list last year. ANI
Durga Puja is one of the brightest holidays celebrated in India with pomp and fervour. Every year, different and unusual themes for Durga Puja are employed in the pandals across Kolkata. The COVID-19 pandemic prevented worshippers from observing the Durga Puja celebration properly the previous two years, thus this year it will be lavishly celebrated. Due to the grandiose way in which it is observed in Kolkata, the festival is well recognised throughout the world. There are ‘sarbojanin’ pujas that are open to the public on one hand, and individual pujas that take place within the home in presence of family and friends on the other hand.
Here we have come up with some exciting pandals in Kolkata that can be must-visit destinations for the pandal hoppers:
Sreebhumi Sporting Club: This year marks the Golden Jubilee of the Sreebhumi Sporting Club in Bidhannagar, Kolkata. According to the puja committee, which is recognized for its imaginative themes each year, the worship pandal for Durga Puja this year will include the theme “Vatican City.”
Kabiraj Bagan Sarbojanin: In North Kolkata, the Kabiraj Bagan Sarbojanin Puja committee has built a replica of Nazrul Mancha, the venue where singer KK had his last performance before passing away from a heart attack earlier in May this year. Everywhere you look, you can see the singer’s pictures and a wax statue of him singing while holding a microphone on a makeshift stage.
Bidhan Sarani Atlas Club: This year’s Durga Puja pandal at the Bidhan Sarani Atlas Club has a unique theme that will attract dog lovers. It is dedicated to animals. In addition to the lion, which is Goddess Durga’s recognised mount, two beautiful dog figures are also placed around the deity’s feet. A Mahishasura who is arriving at the celebration on a bike and seems pretty furious is also on display. The Kolkata Police with their dog squad including Labradors Molly and Camphor, and German Shepherds Liza and Dinky were present at the club to inaugurate the pet-friendly puja.
Maniktala Chaltabagan: The pandal decorations at the Maniktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja are sure to excite you if you look at any list of North Kolkata Durga Puja. The models of numerous creatures that are thought to be sacred to Goddess Durga will serve as their theme for this year. All the other animals have been arranged around a large elephant model that has been constructed on top of the pandal for decoration.
Alipore 78 Pally: The theme for this year’s Durga Puja at Alipore 78 Pally is ‘Chowkath’. Purohit Darpan asserts that a handful of soil taken from a brothel’s door must be used in Durga Puja rituals. Strangely enough, though, Durga Puja fails to bring any colour to the lives of those women who are forced to bear the brunt of this most venerable of vocations. Their offspring are still social outcasts today. By entering the pandal, visitors can hear the tragic story of their life.
Singhi Park: In its 81st year, South Kolkata’s Singhi Park Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee has decided to pay tribute to Narayan Debnath and the immortal characters he created. The entire pandal has been decorated with cartoon strips that Debnath created.
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