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In pics: From north to south, puja themes go eco-friendly with a difference

Reputable pujas try to hold on to their uniqueness, new ones make honest effort to look and think different

My Kolkata Web Desk Published 04.10.23, 06:36 PM
Shiv Mandir Durga Puja has decided upon ‘Shakti Ondore Ontore’ as its central theme. Most of the interiors have been done up in bamboo work and clay, both of which are eco-friendly
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Shiv Mandir Durga Puja has decided upon ‘Shakti Ondore Ontore’ as its central theme. Most of the interiors have been done up in bamboo work and clay, both of which are eco-friendly

Suvendu Das
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The Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja, one of the recipients of the Asian Paints Sharod Shamman in 2022, is working on a theme ‘Anubhav’ in its 88th year. The pandal, located near Ram Mandir and just off Chittaranjan Avenue, environs and props would give visitors a feeling of motherliness — be it visual, tactile, auditory or sensory. They would remind each person of his or her mother
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The Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja, one of the recipients of the Asian Paints Sharod Shamman in 2022, is working on a theme ‘Anubhav’ in its 88th year. The pandal, located near Ram Mandir and just off Chittaranjan Avenue, environs and props would give visitors a feeling of motherliness — be it visual, tactile, auditory or sensory. They would remind each person of his or her mother

Ashim Paul
The Uttar Kolkata Durgotsab Committee has chosen a theme ‘Snher Mrittika’. The giant props would attract visitors with their earthiness but through a thoughtful portrayal
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The Uttar Kolkata Durgotsab Committee has chosen a theme ‘Snher Mrittika’. The giant props would attract visitors with their earthiness but through a thoughtful portrayal

Ashim Paul
The Dum Dum Dakshinpara Durgotsab Committee has chosen ‘Alapon’ as this year’s theme. Everyone is very busy these days. No one has time for anyone, not even for oneself. From that viewpoint, thinking about yourself, the perception of mixing with everyone, as well as nature and environment will be showcased through this special theme
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The Dum Dum Dakshinpara Durgotsab Committee has chosen ‘Alapon’ as this year’s theme. Everyone is very busy these days. No one has time for anyone, not even for oneself. From that viewpoint, thinking about yourself, the perception of mixing with everyone, as well as nature and environment will be showcased through this special theme

Amit Datta
The Naktala Udayan Sangha, in its 37th year, has a theme ‘Arambho’ (The Beginning). This year, the puja has replaced all these flex hoardings with eco-friendly canvas
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The Naktala Udayan Sangha, in its 37th year, has a theme ‘Arambho’ (The Beginning). This year, the puja has replaced all these flex hoardings with eco-friendly canvas

Soumyajit Dey

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