NEW DELHI: From a deep dive into Tagore’s philosophy to highlighting conservation of nature, from reimagining Bengal’s textile heritage to stepping back in time with the use of jute and bamboo, Delhi is pulling no stops to celebrate Durga Puja in unique style and themes.
Photo: Milani, Mayur Vihar Phase-1
With festivities on in full swing till Oct 21 (Dussehra), pandals across the capital are ready to welcome visitors with unique artistic themes, light installations and traditional idols.
In photo: Cooperative ground in CR Park
The celebration typically kicks off with ‘anandamela’, where locals in nearly all pandals set up stalls serving home-cooked Bengali delicacies.
In photo: At CR Park B-block
Milani Cultural & Welfare Association in Mayur Vihar Phase-1 has a message: “save environment through sustainability”.CR Park’s Navapalli Puja Samity’s pandal is reimagined as a giant jamdani loom, with every architectural element representing a part of the weaving process.
Photo: Durga Bari in GK
Cooperative Ground Durga Puja Samity’s theme is unique: “from Earth to art — reviving India’s golden fibre and green gold”.
In photo: Navapalli, CR park
CR park B Block puja explores Tagore’s creative journey, with its pandal modelled after Jorasanko Thakurbari, the bard’s Kolkata residence
