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Siliguri Durga Puja Pandal Features Goddess Durga Adorned in 100 kg of Gold
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CNBC TV18•14-10-2026, 21:48
Siliguri Durga Puja Pandal Features Goddess Durga Adorned in 100 kg of Gold
- •Siliguri's Central Colony Durga Puja is celebrating its 64th year with Goddess Durga adorned in over 100 kg of gold jewellery sponsored by Senco Gold & Diamonds.
- •The estimated market value of the gold ornaments ranges between Rs 120 and 140 crore, making security a top priority for the organisers.
- •Security measures include more than 40 CCTV cameras alongside personnel from the police, armed forces, and private security agencies.
- •The puja committee adopted the theme 'A Fairy Tale of Sculptures' to blend artistic creativity with traditional devotion.
- •The festival was formally inaugurated by Jalpaiguri MP Jayanta Roy, drawing massive crowds of visitors and photography enthusiasts.
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The Central Colony Durga Puja features the theme 'A Fairy Tale of Sculptures' in its 64th year, with Goddess Durga adorned in over 100 kg of gold jewellery valued between Rs 120 and 140 crore.
The grand puja was formally inaugurated by Jalpaiguri MP Jayanta Roy.
Organizers have installed over 40 CCTV cameras across the pandal premises and deployed personnel from the police, armed forces, and private security agencies to ensure safety and manage large crowds.
