Hyderabad, Oct. 20 -- Harry Potter fans in India, did you know that J.K. Rowling's magical world once landed a Kolkata Durga Puja committee in a legal controversy? In 2007, a pandal inspired by Hogwarts Castle caught attention for its grand design.

But what made this festive attraction controversial, and why did the famous author become involved? Here is the fascinating story behind this unusual connection.

When Hogwarts came to Kolkata

Kolkata is famous for its elaborate Durga Puja pandals, which transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary creations. In 2007, the FD Block Durga Puja committee in Salt Lake decided to recreate Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the fictional school where Harry Potter and his friends learn magi...