Varanasi, Oct. 16 -- Durga Puja pandals across India have taken on diverse themes this year, recreating architectural landmarks from across the world, depicting the struggles of coal miners and showcasing contemporary issues, including paper leaks and protests, through elaborate artistic installations.

In Varanasi, pandals have been recreated as replicas of temples from across the globe, including the Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia.

Speaking to ANI, Premium Voice Club Secretary Ravi Agrahari said the organisers had previously recreated temples from across India but decided to explore international landmarks this year.

"Previously, we had created replicas of temples from all across India. This time, we decided to look beyond India's bord...