Different shades of puja pandals in Hyderabad
Hyderabad is preparing for Durga Puja with various pandals focusing on nostalgia, traditional art, and community celebration. Organizers are highlighting the importance of preserving traditional crafts like Shola saaj amidst modernization.
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The article highlights the cultural significance of regional festivals and the efforts to support traditional artisans in an increasingly digital world.
The sound of the dhak is set to reverberate as Hyderabad is ready with puja pandals for Durga puja celebrations. Teams are working round the clock to complete the pandals just in time for the festivities set to begin on October 15. Here’s a round-up of pandals to explore during the festival season in Hyderabad.
UTSAB Cultural Association’s Durga puja hopes to create a bagful of memories for visitors | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
“Amidst the craze of theme-based pujas, we at UTSAB Cultural Association decided to step back to take a peek into the nostalgic memories of our childhood,” says the association’s vice president Krishnendu Roy. Durga Puja means coming together as a community, celebrating culture, food and art.
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