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Goddess Durga Idol Adorned With 100 Kg Of Gold At Siliguri Puja Pandal
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News18•14-10-2026, 14:45
Goddess Durga Idol Adorned With 100 Kg Of Gold At Siliguri Puja Pandal
- •Siliguri’s Central Colony Durga Puja committee has stunned visitors by adorning the Goddess Durga idol with over 100 kilograms of real gold jewelry.
- •The gold ornaments are valued between ₹120 crore and ₹140 crore, making the pandal a major attraction in North Bengal.
- •The celebration is designed around the theme 'A Fairy Tale of Sculptures,' blending artistic craftsmanship with devotion.
- •Security measures include over 40 CCTV cameras, armed forces personnel, local police, and private security teams monitoring round-the-clock.
- •The grand puja was formally inaugurated by Jalpaiguri MP Jayanta Roy, drawing thousands of devotees to the venue.
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Siliguri's Central Colony Durga Puja committee decorated the idol of Goddess Durga with over 100 kilograms of real gold jewelry for its 64th edition.
The celebration is designed around the captivating theme titled 'A Fairy Tale of Sculptures,' blending artistic craftsmanship with traditional devotion.
The grand puja was formally inaugurated by Jalpaiguri MP Jayanta Roy, after which thousands of devotees entered the venue.
