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Hidden Artisans Shine in Adani Durga Puja's Inclusive Preview
15 Oct
Summary
- Adani Puja preview funded eight Kolkata pandals, spotlighting unseen artists.
- Artists dedicate months to creating handmade puja pandals from scratch.
- Inclusivity ensured via QR codes with audio in eight languages and sign language videos.
The Adani Durga Puja preview is making a significant impact by supporting the often-unseen artisans who craft Kolkata's spectacular puja pandals. This year, financial assistance was extended to eight selected pandals, empowering creators to fully realize their artistic concepts. Artist Debashish Barui noted the fund allowed him to build his envisioned "sodhon" theme, an ecological balance represented through nature, light, and sound.
These dedicated artists, some traveling from distant districts, spend nearly three months living near the pandals to bring intricate designs to life entirely by hand. For them, the greatest reward is seeing their creations appreciated. Dipankar Das, a veteran artist, expressed his desire for his art to bring joy to others.
Somnath Chakraborty, who transitions from painting homes to crafting pandals, views his work as divine. He hopes for greater state government support to preserve and promote these art forms for future generations. The Adani initiative also enhances visitor experience through QR codes offering thematic audio in eight languages and sign language videos, promoting inclusivity for all attendees.
