Dibrugarh: Innovative themes, artistic installations and eco-friendly decorations are drawing large crowds to Durga Puja pandals across Dibrugarh.From Assam’s tea garden heritage to flood devastation, puja committees have blended artistic displays with contemporary and social themes.At Graham Bazar, live tea bushes inside the pandal recreate the ambience of Assam’s tea gardens, making it one of the city’s major attractions.The Masterpara Durga Puja Committee’s theme, “A Ray of Hope Amidst the Flood”, depicts flood devastation in Assam, particularly in Sivasagar and Charaideo, along with rescue operations by National Disaster Response Force and other teams.“Our theme highlights both the destruction caused by floods and the courage of rescue personnel. We want to convey a message of hope and resilience,” said a committee member.Mitra Sangha Puja has recreated Kamakhya Temple, while Graham Bazar Municipal Colony Durga Puja Samity has built an eco-friendly pandal using tree leaves and other natural materials.The New Chowkidinghee KP Road Sarbajanik Durga Puja and Gabharupather Sarbajanik Durga Puja committees are celebrating their platinum jubilees this year.
