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Durga Puja 2026: Goddess Adorned with 100kg Gold in Siliguri
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News18•14-10-2026, 07:13
Durga Puja 2026: Goddess Adorned with 100kg Gold in Siliguri
- •Marking its 64th year, the Central Colony Durga Puja Committee in Siliguri has adorned Goddess Durga with over 100 kg of pure gold jewelry.
- •The theme for this year's celebration is Sculptural Fairytale, combining artistic aesthetics with grand presentation.
- •Over 40 CCTV cameras, along with heavy deployment of police and private security, have been arranged to ensure safety due to the massive gold display.
- •The puja was officially inaugurated by Jalpaiguri MP Jayanta Roy, drawing massive crowds of enthusiastic visitors.
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The theme for the 64th Central Colony Durga Puja in Siliguri is "Sculptural Fairytale", which highlights concepts of art and aesthetics.
Goddess Durga and her family have been adorned with over 100 kilograms of pure gold jewelry, making it a major attraction for visitors and puja enthusiasts.
To protect the massive amount of gold jewelry, organizers installed over 40 CCTV cameras and deployed police, military, private security personnel, and an 8-foot barricade.
