Durga Puja 2022: BARSHA celebrates 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'; with biggest Durga Idol of Bengaluru

Around this time of year, decorated pandals start to pop up all over the city, surrounded by groups of ladies wearing traditional Bengali red and white saris and offering delectable milk sweets and savoury food (Bhog). The numerous Bengali organisations in Bengaluru are preparing for an unrestricted Durga Puja celebration after two years of subdued festivities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

This year, BARSHA is having the biggest Durga Idol of Bengaluru. The idol is themed on one of the famous and oldest Durga Puja (100+years) of West Bengal. And it is placed in a replica of Vidhana Soudha, measuring about 100 ft wide and 20 feet in height. The entrance to the main puja pandal is similar tp the India Gate and inside the Map of India. BARSHA also showcased many cultural activities, including musical tributes to Lata Mangeshkar, Krishnakumar Kunnath, KK and Puneet Rajkumar. Take a  look at the video and experience it yourself.