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Bullygune Cultural Association is the most famous Sarbojanin (public) Durga idol kept at Bullygunge, a prominent locality in south Kolkata in the state of West Bengal, during the Durga Puja festival. The idol is kept for public display for approximately 5 days Or more; thereafter it is immersed in the Ganges at Babu Ghat on the auspicious day of Vijayadashami.
| Cultural Association | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kolkata |
| Festival | Durga Puja |
| Governing body | Bullygunge Cultural Association |
| Location | |
| State | West Bengal |
From 2017, this puja participates in the annual immersion carnival organised by Government of West Bengal on the iconic Red Road in the city of Kolkata.[1]
Over a million people visit this Pandal daily during the Durga Puja festival.[2]
In 2015, the Bullygunge Cultural Association entered 65 years. In 2019, for their 69th Durga Puja, Ballygunge Cultural Association illustrated the fusion of tradition and modernism in its theme, which is to be presented as ‘Jugalbandi’.[3]
References
edit- ^ "72 idols to be showcased at Red Road next week". www.indianexpress.com. 21 October 2018. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ "Bullygunge Cultural Association a puja that launched thousand footfalls". www.hindutantimes.com. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ "Jugalbandi of bamboo and steel for Ballygunge Cultural". www.thestatesman.com. 29 September 2019. Retrieved 2020-08-23.