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Kolkata Durga Puja: Goddess Durga adorned in 100 kg gold worth 140 crore
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News18•14-10-2026, 15:54
Kolkata Durga Puja: Goddess Durga adorned in 100 kg gold worth 140 crore
- •Central Colony Durga Puja in Siliguri has installed a Goddess Durga idol adorned with over 100 kg of gold ornaments.
- •The gold jewelry, sponsored by Senco Gold and Diamonds, is estimated to be worth between 120 and 140 crore rupees.
- •The pandal is themed A Fairy Tale of Sculptures, celebrating its 64th year and attracting massive crowds.
- •Strict security measures including over 40 CCTV cameras, police, and armed forces have been deployed for crowd management.
- •The pandal was formally inaugurated by Jalpaiguri MP Jayanta Roy, drawing endless streams of devotees for darshan.
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The Central Colony Durga Puja is celebrating its 64th edition with the artistic theme titled 'A Fairy Tale of Sculptures'.
Goddess Durga and her family are adorned with over 100 kilograms of real gold jewelry, with an estimated market value between 120 and 140 crore rupees.
The extensive collection of gold ornaments used to decorate the divine idols is sponsored by the prominent jewelry brand Senco Gold & Diamonds.
