The Durga Puja festivities have commenced in Kolkata, with people already thronging to various pandals with their friends and families. Amid them, what stands out are the thematic decorations and unique concepts.
The pandal shelters a huge Lord Shiva idol, and facing it is Goddess Durga's shrine. Behala Nutan Dal will celebrate this year's Durga Puja with cultural dance and music performances.
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This year's concept seeks to explore the spiritual and philosophical journey that leads to Goddess Durga, offering an immersive experience that combines art, symbolism, and social consciousness.
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According to the organisers, this concept pays tribute not only to the Maha Kumbh Mela but also to Bengali author Samaresh Basu's novel, Amrit Kumbher Shondhane. Several artists from Allahabad and Varanasi are performing live with the damru and tasha.
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Sajal Ghosh, General Secretary of the Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja Committee and BJP Councillor, explained the vision behind the theme, stating that the idea was to awaken a sense of "patriotism in people's hearts."
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The theme "Drishtikon," conceptualised by renowned artist Biman Saha, delves deep into the symbolism of colour beyond its visual appeal. It is portrayed as a profound language of self-expression that narrates stories through every shade.