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Md Ali Park Durga Puja Recreates Ancient Ram Temple Architecture
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News18•16-10-2026, 17:00
Md Ali Park Durga Puja Recreates Ancient Ram Temple Architecture
- •The Youth Association of Mohammad Ali Park in central Kolkata has chosen the theme 'Ancient Ram Mandir' for its Durga puja pandal to showcase India's spiritual traditions.
- •The pandal features intricate depictions of episodes from the Ramayana and the life of Lord Ram, crafted primarily from plywood and bamboo under the supervision of artist Chiranjib.
- •Artist Kush Bera designed the traditional stone-coloured Durga idol with a marble-like finish reminiscent of sculptures in ancient temples.
- •An elaborate illumination scheme by artist Ganesh Mondal enhances the architectural details and overall ambience of the installation.
- •Established in 1969, the Mohammad Ali Park puja draws lakhs of visitors annually and was inaugurated on October 14 by dignitaries including West Bengal Minister Tapas Roy.
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The central attraction of the Durga puja organized by the Youth Association of Mohammad Ali Park is a recreation of ancient Ram temple architecture themed 'Ancient Ram Mandir'.
The pandal was designed under the supervision of artist Chiranjib using plywood and bamboo, while the Durga idol with a traditional stone-coloured marble-like finish was crafted by artist Kush Bera.
The pandal was inaugurated on October 14 in the presence of West Bengal Commerce and Industries Minister Tapas Roy, former councillor Meena Devi Purohit, and social worker Binay Dubey, among others.
