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Bihar Munger Durga Puja: 250-foot tall marquee resembling Twin Towers becomes major attraction.
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News18•18-10-2026, 09:10
Bihar Munger Durga Puja: 250-foot tall marquee resembling Twin Towers becomes major attraction.
- •A magnificent 250-foot-tall Durga Puja marquee modeled after Malaysia's famous Petronas Twin Towers has been constructed in Kalyanpur, Munger district, Bihar.
- •Another grand structure inspired by the Victoria House of the British Parliament has also been built featuring a gigantic idol of Lord Shiva inside.
- •The tradition of worshipping Badi Durga Maharani in Kalyanpur dates back around 350 years, drawing devotees from across the state every Navratri.
- •Famous Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh will perform on Ashtami, while other renowned artists like Bharat Sharma, Kalpana Patwari, and Shabbir Kumar will also perform.
- •Stringent security and crowd management arrangements have been put in place by the local administration and puja committee to handle the massive influx of visitors.
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The grand Durga Puja marquee in Kalyanpur, Munger, is built on the lines of Malaysia's famous Petronas Twin Towers, alongside a secondary structure modeled after the Victoria House of the British Parliament.
Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh is scheduled to perform on Ashtami, while other artists like Bharat Sharma, Kalpana Patwari, and Shabbir Kumar are slated for Navami and Dashami.
The tradition of worshipping Badi Durga Maharani in Kalyanpur is approximately 350 years old, with grand themed marquees constructed every year during Navratri.
