It’s that time of the year again—the devil’s tree is in full bloom, the heady scent of night blooming jasmine hangs heavy in the air, the sun is bright, and the nights are nippy. And in Bengal it means only one thing: Pujo is coming.
Many refer to Durga Puja as world’s largest art installation; others think of it as a 5-day carnival open to all. The festival might mean different things to different people but Durga Puja pandals remain the undisputed pivot around which the festival is centered. While every pandal and idol in Kolkata is unique in its own way, some, over the years have reached an iconic status. Take a look!
1. Ekdalia Evergreen Club & Singhi Park
Started in 1943, Ekdalia Evergreen Club is one of the largest, wealthiest and most popular pandal in Kolkata. Each year, the club replicates one famous ancient temple on its pandal. Its idol meanwhile remains iconic it its own right: tens of feet tall, with a massive headgear, large piercing eyes, and a faint smile, it seems alive. Rich silks, shiny gold and dazzling diamonds make the idol at Ekdalia one of the most expensive in town. It is not only the goddess that enchants you here; with celebrities, film stars, and politicians thronging the place, Ekdalia is the Pujo to be seen at in Kolkata.
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