Kolkata, Oct. 2 -- If you tell someone you live in Bengal but are not particularly fond of sweets, be prepared for a few doubtful glances. Bengali sweets are celebrated across the world and, no, we don't mean only 'rosogolla', 'mishti doi' and 'sandesh'. Bengalis are equally proud of their 'sitabhog', 'mihidana', 'chanar jilipi' and 'kheer kadam'. And when it comes to Durga Puja, sweets are an inseparable part of the celebration. The tradition of exchanging and enjoying sweets is especially important on Dashami, the final day of the festival.
This year, Ahiritola Sarbojonin has tapped into this quintessentially Bengali love for sweets for its Durga Puja theme. Titled 'Madhuri Maitrayer Anyeshan', the theme marks the Puja committee's 87th year and traces the history and evolution of Bengal's sweets. Located in north Kolkata, Ahiritola Sarbojonin has brought together idol maker Subrata Mridha and theme artist Manas Das for the project.
Baguiati Rail Pukur United Club is celebrating their 73rd year of its Durga Puja and the club is presenting an artistic installation based on the theme 'Collage', bringing together art, memory and the changing nature of communication. Conceptualised by artist Somnath Tamli, the artistic pavilion has been created using thousands of kilos of recycled newspapers.
Young Boys Club of Tara Chand Dutta Street, Central Kolkata, is preparing to welcome visitors with its 57th Durga Puja themed 'Ram Rajya'.
Through 'Ram Rajya', the organisers aim to portray an ideal social order where justice prevails over injustice and harmony exists with nature.
A major highlight of this year's pandal will be its environmentally-conscious decor. The immersive pandal, designed by noted artist Debshankar Mahesh, is being crafted by artisans from East Midnapore.
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