Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Ranchi Durga Puja Pandal Alters Design After Objections
The Durga Puja pandal in Ranchi, which was designed to look like Vatican City, replaced an image of Jesus Christ with Lord Krishna.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) had raised concerns about the original image, alleging it hurt Hindu sentiments.
The organizers, RR Sporting Club, said the change was made to celebrate different religions and show the theme of religious harmony, inspired by similar decorations from Kolkata.
Despite the change, European-style statues remain outside the pandal.
The Jesus image was replaced with Lord Krishna in a Ranchi Durga Puja pandal.
The change followed objections from the VHP.
The VHP alleged the pandal hurt Hindu sentiments.
The RR Sporting Club said the change was to show different religions.
The club has been organizing Durga Puja for 50 years and drew inspiration from Kolkata.
- Who
- RR Sporting Club, VHP
- What
- Change of image inside a Durga Puja pandal
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Why
- To show all religions on the same platform and to celebrate India’s multi-faith culture.
RR Sporting Club
VHP
Image Change
RR Sporting Club
Decision by puja committee to celebrate India’s multi-faith culture.
VHP
Original image hurt Hindu sentiments.
- Event
- Durga Puja
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Pandal Theme
- Vatican City
- Organizers
- RR Sporting Club
- Change
- Replaced Jesus image with Lord Krishna
Sources
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