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News18•11-10-2026, 11:45
Tripura Clubs Unveil Creative Durga Puja Pandals Featuring Broken Glass and Iconic Landmarks
  • •The Kunjaban Sporting Union in Agartala is constructing its Durga Puja pandal using lakhs of broken and unused glass pieces to convey a message of hope.
  • •Artist Tapas Paul from Siliguri designed the glass pandal with an estimated budget of Rs 40 lakh to attract large crowds during the festivities.
  • •Aikatan Yuba Sangstha will use 3D projection lighting to showcase Goddess Durga defeating demons and Lord Shiva's cosmic dance.
  • •Shivnagar Modern Club is highlighting 18 iconic structures of Tripura, including Ujjayanta Palace and Neermahal, to educate visitors about the state's heritage.
  • •Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Club is featuring a Rajasthani royal palace theme accompanied by a traditional cultural performance from Jaipur.

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The Kunjaban Sporting Union is constructing its Durga Puja pandal using lakhs of unused and broken glass pieces.

Artist Tapas Paul wants to convey that just as broken glass can be transformed into something beautiful, broken hopes can also be reshaped into a promising life.

Durga Puja, the main festival in Tripura, will be observed from October 17 to 21.