Governor RN Ravi officially opened the Dhakuria Durga Puja celebration.
The pandal’s ‘Maha Milan’ theme highlights the refugee community’s journey from East Pakistan to Kolkata.
Early settlers constructed modest houses; today many live in larger, modern homes.
The festival uses art, history, and cultural symbols to connect past struggles with present achievements.
The theme showcases the history of the refugee colony, recalling how families arrived from East Pakistan after partition and built new homes from simple materials.
Organisers emphasize remembering the hardships of earlier generations while celebrating the community’s progress and cultural heritage.
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