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Guwahati Durga Puja Pandal Chooses The Jungle Book Theme
A community in Kahilipara, Guwahati, is preparing for its 51st Durga Puja celebration in 2026.
This year, the pandal will take inspiration from The Jungle Book.
Organisers plan to bring jungle elements into the decorations.
The traditional presentation of Maa Durga will remain part of the pandal.
Rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga will also continue.
Durga Puja brings people together for worship and celebrations.
Visitors can expect a festival setting that mixes the familiar jungle story with tradition.
The Kahilipara Durga Puja celebration will hold its 51st edition in 2026.
Organisers have chosen a theme inspired by The Jungle Book.
The pandal is expected to combine jungle-inspired design with the traditional presentation of Maa Durga.
The celebration will retain rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga.
The themed pandal is expected to offer visitors a distinctive festive experience in Guwahati.
- Who
- The Kahilipara Durga Puja committee and the local community.
- What
- The celebration's 51st edition will feature a pandal themed around The Jungle Book.
- Where
- Kahilipara, Guwahati, Assam.
- When
- 2026.
- Why
- The committee chose the theme to combine a familiar fictional jungle world with traditional Durga Puja and create an engaging visitor experience.
Key facts
- Edition
- 51st
- Year
- 2026
- Location
- Kahilipara, Guwahati
- Theme
- Inspired by The Jungle Book
- Traditional element
- A presentation of Maa Durga and rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga
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