Kolkata Durga Puja 2012 images and photos are uploaded here. Durga Puja has begun on 20th October in 2012 and will end on October 24 with Durga Bisarjan. Kolkata is a tremendous place to watch out Durga Puja celebrations. Entire Bengal celebrates Durga Puja in great manner. Thanks to Kiran Erukulla & Prashanth Reddy Sadhi […]
Durga Puja in Kolkata
Shib Mandir Durga Puja 2012
The Shiv Mandir has come up with the theme of “Cloning” for this year’s Durga Puja. We can recall that cloning is not a new concept to Hinduism. In ancient times. Goddess Durga had to fight the mighty demon Rakth Beej who would multiply with every drop of his blood into one more demon. This […]
Samaj Sebi Sangha Durga Puja 2012
The Samaj Sebi Sangha has come up with the theme of “Shekal -Ekal” 100 years past and present with a caption of “Yesteryears’ Aristocratic Ritual Pujas and Today’s Theme Pujas”. It is being done to present the ambiance environment, surrounding and rituals of both the pujas. Both the pujas have equal significance in terms of changing […]
Naktala Udayan Sangha Durga Puja 2012
Naktala Udayan Sangha has come up with the theme of “Butterfly- colour of life” representing the process of creation of a butterfly from cocoon. The pandal is in the form of a large butterfly hanging in the air and feeding on the nectar of a flower. The base of the complete pandal is a large […]
Debdaru Fatak Club Durga Puja 2012
Debdaru Fatak Club has come up with the theme of “Straw Craft” for this year’s Durga Puja. It is one of the rare art forms which is carried solely by Pradipta Kumar Nayek who resides in the Dhenkenal district of Odisha who has also received the Presidents Award for his craft. In this unique art […]
Ballygunge Cultural Association Durga Puja 2012
The Ballygunge Cultural Association has chosen the theme “Rajasthani Folk Art” for this year’s Durga Puja. Rajasthan is among the richest states in India in terms of art and culture and boasts of a rich and varied folk culture from villages which is really symbolic of the State and the people of Rajasthan have shown […]
Ahirtola Sarbojonin Durga Puja 2012
The Ahirtola Sarbojonin will bring in the Chinese Dragon Festival in the city with international peace as its theme. A team of lions, ghosts with huge white faces, dragons and noisy drummers will create a mini China during the festival. Club Secretary Dulal Sil said “ The Chinese have been living in this city for […]
Suruchi Sangha Durga Puja 2012
Suruchi Sangha Durga Puja is a famous Durga Puja Pandal in New Alipore, Kolkata. Suruchi Sangha has come up with the theme of “Pollution free Ocean” for the year 2012. It has created a tiny slice of Goa with its alluring beaches and amazing marine life. The marquee which is influenced by Goan art and […]
Singhi Park Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2012
The Singhi Park Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee, which is one of the oldest puja organisers in Kolkata are recreating the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple of Madurai , Tamil Nadu as their theme for the year 2012. The idol will be a 23 feet Ekchala pattern of Durga idol crafted by famous Mohan Bansi Rudra Pal. […]
Famous Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata for Durga Puja 2012
Thousands of Durga Puja pandals are erected in Kolkata for Durga Puja 2012. Many award winning eco-friendly Durga puja are celebrated in South Kolkata and North Kolkata. Khidderpore Palli Sharodiya Durga Puja, 22 Palli Northern Park, Pally Unnayan Samity, Roopchand Mukherjee Lane, Bosepukur Talbagan, Behala Nutan Dal, and many more Durga Puja pandals are included […]
Salt Lake FD Block Durga Puja 2011, 52 Feet Durga idol in Kolkata
Salt Lake FD Block Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata is one of the most popular Durga Puja in the city. This puja, well-known for its innovative themes, has come up with the largest Durga idol (52 feet Durga idol) in Kolkata for 2011. In 2011, Durga Puja has begun on 2 October and will end […]
Tala Barowari Durga Puja 2011 in Kolkata
Tala Barowari Durga Puja is one of the oldest Sarbojanin Durgotsab in Kolkata, celebrating their 89th year in 2011. This puja is filled with innovative ideas mixed with India’s rich culture and art. It begins on 1 October and ends on 6 October 2011. For 2011, the theme of the pandal is ‘Mukh dhake ki […]
Lead-free paints for Eco Friendly Durga idols for Durga Puja 2010
The idol making work for Durga Puja (October 2010) is almost started in Kumartuli, famous Durga idol making centre in Kolkata, of West Bengal. This Durga Puja will be an initiative for eco-friendly Durga puja. The State Government of West Bengal will distribute lead-free paints to artisans for pollution-free Durga idol immersion. Durga Puja 2010 […]
Durga Puja 2009 Special Trains in Kolkata – Kolkata Metro will run 520 Trains during Durga Puja in 2009
Durga Puja is the biggest festive season for Bengali people especially for Kolkata people. To cope with the extra rush and congestion, Kolkata Metro will run 520 special trains during the four-day Durga Puja 2009 festival. Press Trust of India New reports: The Kolkata Metro will run 520 trains during the four-day Durga puja […]