Hazra Park Durgotsab, one of South Kolkata’s most celebrated pujas, has inaugurated its 83rd year with a striking theme titled “Drishtikon.” This year’s pandal showcases the city’s tallest 30-foot Durga idol, blending tradition, imagination, and artistry into a breathtaking experience for visitors.
The celebrations were officially opened in the presence of eminent personalities, including Firhad Hakim, Mayor of Kolkata; Sovandeb Chattopadhyay, Minister of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal; Sayan Deb Chatterjee, Joint Secretary of Hazra Park Durgotsab Committee; along with many other distinguished guests.
This year’s pandal showcases the city’s tallest 30-foot Durga idol, blending tradition, imagination, and artistry into a breathtaking experience for visitors. (Theorist photo)
Exploring Colour Through ‘Drishtikon’
The theme “Drishtikon,” conceptualized by noted artist Biman Saha, treats colour as more than a visual delight. It is presented as a profound language of self-expression, where every shade narrates a fragment of human thought, emotion, and philosophy. The pandal and the idol bring this vision to life, with the towering 30-foot Goddess Durga adorned in a vivid palette that celebrates colour as the heartbeat of existence.
Speaking about the theme, Sayan Deb Chatterjee, Joint Secretary of Hazra Park Durgotsab Committee, explained: “Colour is not just an ornament to the world—it is its heartbeat. Every shade carries an emotion: the warmth of love, the fire of protest, the courage of conviction, the glow of hope. Colour is the heartbeat of life. With ‘Drishtikon’, we want people to look beyond the obvious, to see how colour shapes not just the Goddess’s form but our very way of thinking. Every shade tells a story, and this year, we invite everyone to be part of that story. Adding to the grandeur, Kolkata’s tallest 30-feet Durga idol will grace our pandal, offering visitors a breathtaking sight and an unforgettable experience.”
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Tradition Meets Innovation
Hazra Park Durgotsab 2025 opens its gates to visitors from today, offering an unforgettable blend of tradition and innovation. Here, every hue tells a story, every story inspires reflection, and the towering idol of the Goddess becomes the centerpiece of a celebration that unites faith, creativity, and the power of perspective.
