The Abhiyan Sangh of Kamalpur Purvan’ Para, located under Dhantala police station in Nadia, has captured significant attention by creating what they claim to be the world’s largest Durga idol. The organisers state that the idol will stand over 111 feet tall, making it the tallest Durga idol globally. Efforts are already underway to have this grand puja registered in the Guinness Book of World Records. The construction of the idol began with the Khuti Puja on the 1st of Boishakh. Initially, the idol is crafted using bamboo and clay, and later it is segmented into smaller parts with fibre castings. These fibre sections are then assembled to create the massive structure. The project is being carried out by a team of 30 individuals, including four expert artists. The puja is being held on approximately 13 acres of land, and the organisers claim that around twenty local clubs, along with residents from two nearby villages, are deeply involved in making this event a success. They stress that this is not just a local Kamalpur puja but rather a celebration for all of Bengal.
The event will be supported by around 500 volunteers to assist visitors and ensure a smooth darshan of the idol. The organisers highlight that this puja has become a source of pride and passion for rural Bengal.
Every afternoon, approximately 400 to 500 people visit the site to witness the idol’s construction, turning the area into a bustling hub of activity. On top of that, vendors have set up shops selling food and other items, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Besides, Radhikapur village, located in the Kaliaganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India is currently in the headlines. According to Local 18 Bengal, Durga Puja, a major festival of Hinduism was celebrated in this village in a unique style.
The natives living in this village situated on the India-Bangladesh border started celebrating the festival 500 years back.
The Radhikarpur Zamindar Jagdish Chandra Roy Bahadur started organising the puja in the then-undivided Dinajpur. At that time, the puja was celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm by firing cannon balls. After the partition, this custom ended. Despite the ending of this unique custom, the locals continue to celebrate the Durga Puja celebrations every year.
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