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Noida Durga Puja: Rural Bengal & Thai Temples Meet
17 Oct
Summary
- Elaborate pandals showcase rural Bengal and Thai temple architecture.
- Residents paint traditional Bengali alpona art on roads.
- Durga Puja celebrations continue until October 21.
Durga Puja celebrations are filling Noida with diverse artistic expressions. Pandals this year are inspired by the rustic charm of rural West Bengal and the intricate designs of Thai temples. Festivities are set to continue until October 21, with community members actively involved in decorating and celebrating.
In Sector 137, residents have transformed a road into a canvas with traditional Bengali alpona art, an initiative that has grown over eight years to encourage wider participation. Noida Kalibari in Sector 26 is recreating a rural West Bengal mud hut, known as a kure ghor, bringing authentic craftsmanship from West Bengal for its 44th celebration.
Other societies are also embracing unique themes. The Purbahno Bengali Cultural Association at Prateek Laurel in Sector 120 focuses on peace and positivity, while Gaur City 1's Bengali Cultural Association draws inspiration from traditional Bengali mansions. The pandal at Jalvayu Vihar in Sector 25 offers a unique blend of Bengali tradition and Thai temple architecture, symbolizing devotion transcending borders.
