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Durga Puja 2026: Dum Dum's five unique themes to captivate visitors
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News18•13-10-2026, 15:59
Durga Puja 2026: Dum Dum's five unique themes to captivate visitors
- •Dum Dum Park Tarun Sangha marks its 41st year with 'Beniya Katha', portraying Bengal's commercial heritage and waterway travel.
- •Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra presents 'Banger Rathkatha' in its 26th year, showcasing the diverse chariot traditions of Bengal.
- •Dum Dum Tarun Dal focuses on the theme 'Jot' in its 49th year, highlighting the power of unity and collective effort.
- •Dum Dum Park Sarbojanin celebrates its Platinum Jubilee with 'Panchalika', reviving the fading art of traditional puppet dance.
- •Dum Dum Yubak Brinda's theme 'Kalantar' captures society's transition from traditional heritage to modernity over time.
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Dum Dum Park Tarun Sangha's 2026 Durga Puja theme is 'Beniya Katha' (Tales of Merchants), which portrays Bengal's past commercial heritage against the backdrop of Chandimangal and Mansamangal kavyas using seven dinghy boats for the structure.
Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra is celebrating its 26th year with the theme 'Banger Rathkatha' (Tales of Bengal's Chariots), showcasing the tradition and history of Rathajatra across various regions of Bengal.
For its Platinum Jubilee marking 75 years, Dum Dum Park Sarbojanin has chosen the theme 'Panchalika' (Puppet) to highlight the fading heritage of rural Bengal's traditional puppet dance art.
