Kolkata, Oct. 14 -- The Ahiritola Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata is showcasing North Kolkata's sweet-making heritage and cultural legacy through its theme, 'Maitri Madhuri Anweshane', bringing attention to traditional Bengali food culture and the region's historical association with sweet-making.

The pandal's concept draws inspiration from Ahiritola's name and its historical connection with the Ahirs, who were traditionally associated with cattle rearing. The theme explores this connection while celebrating Bengal's rich tradition of sweets, an integral part of the state's culinary and cultural identity.

Conceptualizer and planner Manas Das said the idea was rooted in the history of the locality and its connection with traditio...