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Gujarat in Haldia: Modhera Sun Temple Marquee Captivates Visitors
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News18•18-10-2026, 21:43
Gujarat in Haldia: Modhera Sun Temple Marquee Captivates Visitors
- •The Haldia Durgotsav Committee puja marquee is modeled after the magnificent Modhera Sun Temple of Gujarat.
- •The marquee blends ancient temple architecture and folk art of Gujarat with Bengal's traditional Durgotsav.
- •The interior features traditional Kutch Lippan mirror work and geometric patterns of Patola and Bandhani weaving.
- •Celebrating its eighth year, the theme for this year's puja is Navaratri in a New Form.
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Marking their eighth year, the theme of this year's puja is 'Navaratri in a New Form', featuring a blend of Gujarati architecture and Bengal's Durgotsav.
The marquee features a massive replica modeled after the ancient Modhera Sun Temple and Dwarka, showcasing pillars built by the Chalukya kings a thousand years ago.
The interior is adorned with traditional Kutch Lippan and mirror work created using ancient natural mud and glass, alongside Patola and Bandhani folk-weaving styles.
