Santosh Mitra Square |
Location Santosh Mitra Square, Central Calcutta Organised By Chief Patron President General Secretary |
Since its inception in 1936, this puja involves a number of noted celebrities including educationists, writers, singers and politicians. Since 1993, this puja is pulling a millions of spectators every year. |
The mandap is a major attraction of this puja. In 1993 it was a replica of the Art Institute of Chicago -- Parliament of Religions. The 1994 witnessed the replica of the Senate Hall where portraits of five eminent scientists were exhibited with due dignity in their birth centenary. |
In 1995 it was the famous Lotus Temple of New Delhi. The year 1996 recalled Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth centenary through the replica of the famous warship Kamatamaru. |
The idol of Maa Durga is unique too. It's a superb combination of modernisation and cultural heritage of India with artistic touches of eminent sculptor Shri Aloke Sen. |