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Kolkata Puja to Showcase Bengal's Rich Cultural Heritage
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News18•06-10-2026, 14:00
Kolkata Puja to Showcase Bengal's Rich Cultural Heritage
- •The 84-year-old Hazra Park Durgotsab in south Kolkata has announced its theme as Chirayat The Roots of Bengal Rooted in the Past Infinite in Consciousness.
- •Organiser Sayandeb Chatterjee stated that the puja aims to present the festival as a journey through Bengal cultural memory rather than just a religious event.
- •The theme will highlight traditional craftsmanship, folk practices, and artistic expressions through innovative installations and thematic presentations.
- •Organisers intend to celebrate the enduring relationship between the land, its people, and its evolving artistic traditions.
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The 84-year-old Hazra Park Durgotsab in south Kolkata will feature the theme 'Chirayat — The Roots of Bengal: Rooted in the Past, Infinite in Consciousness' to showcase West Bengal's cultural heritage and artistic traditions.
Meaning eternal or timeless, 'Chirayat' reflects the idea that while artistic forms may change, Bengal's cultural consciousness, traditions, and craftsmanship continue to endure across generations.
The committee plans to present Durga Puja through installations and thematic presentations that combine devotion with cultural storytelling, taking visitors back to Bengal's roots while highlighting contemporary artisan skills.
