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Durga Puja of Kolkata
Durga Puja of Kolkata
Durga Puja of Kolkata
Durga Puja of Kolkata
Durga Puja of Kolkata
Durga Puja of Kolkata
Durga Puja of Kolkata
Durga Puja of Kolkata
Durga Puja of Kolkata

DURGA PUJA OF KOLKATA

Kolkata, West Bengal

Durga Puja in Kolkata, India, is a grand and vibrant celebration of the Hindu goddess Durga, marking the triumph of good over evil. The festival involves elaborate decorations, cultural performances, and the creation of artistic temporary structures known as pandals. During Durga Puja, the city of Kolkata comes alive with artistic fervor, and various local neighborhoods compete to create the most innovative and visually stunning pandals. These temporary structures house elaborately crafted idols of Goddess Durga and her entourage.

Client

Ministry of Culture Government of India

Type

Nomination for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Status

Successfully Inscribed in the UNESCO World Intangible Heritage Site

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Successfully Inscribed in the UNESCO World Intangible Heritage Site