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The house that preserves idols of Rama and Sita, worshipped by Thyagaraja 108 idols, 64 lion statues, 1,000 pillars: How West Bengal is building a massive year-round landmark for Durga Puja, a UNESCO cultural heritage

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The house that preserves idols of Rama and Sita, worshipped by Thyagaraja

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India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu•Jan 6

The house that preserves idols of Rama and Sita, worshipped by Thyagaraja

Away from the memorial of saint-composer Thyagaraja in Thiruvaiyaru, where his 179th aradhana is marked by five days of uninterrupted concerts, unchav...

108 idols, 64 lion statues, 1,000 pillars: How West Bengal is building a massive year-round landmark for Durga Puja, a UNESCO cultural heritage

India

The Indian Express•Jan 4

108 idols, 64 lion statues, 1,000 pillars: How West Bengal is building a massive year-round landmark for Durga Puja, a UNESCO cultural heritage

For centuries, the spirit of Durga Puja has lived in temporary pandals. (File Photo/ Amit Mehra)In the structurally precise New Town, Kolkata, a grand architectural marvel is taking shape—one that promises to...