Wednesday, 9 October 2024
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"Truly Iconic": Viral Video Shows Metro-Themed Durga Puja Pandal In Kolkata https://ift.tt/8VNhnqK Kolkata is renowned for its creatively themed Durga Puja pandals, often bringing a fresh and imaginative twist to the festivities. One such pandal has recreated the Kolkata underwater metro this year, adding a fascinating element to the celebration. A video circulating on social media shows people entering the intricate metro-themed pandal, complete with escalators. The pandal commemorates 40 years of the Kolkata Metro Rail, paying tribute to the Green Line underwater metro, which started operations earlier this year. The Howrah Maidan-Esplanade underwater metro section, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March, marked a historic milestone as the first underwater metro tunnel under a major river in India. "It's a proud moment that the section has the first underwater metro transportation tunnel under any major river in our country," the Prime Minister said during the inauguration. In the viral video, captioned "Complete look of the first underwater metro-themed pandal in Kolkata Jagat Mukherjee Park Durga Puja 2024," viewers can see the pandal's detailed design. The theme centres around pollution in the Ganga River, with the Durga idol depicted as Goddess Ganga sitting on a crocodile, surrounded by deities offering prayers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KOLKATAZZ (@kolkatazzz) This innovative pandal is located at Jagat Mukherjee Park. Dwaipayan Roy, one of the chief organizers, shared that it was created to give visitors the experience of being inside a Green Line metro coach. Artist Subal Pal in an interview with The Hindu explained the meticulous effort behind the pandal: "It took months of research and several metro trips to recreate the authentic under-river metro experience. We also consulted with Metro Rail authorities, whose guidance, though unofficial, was invaluable in bringing our vision to life." The lifelike metro interiors, from the seating to the sliding doors and signage, have garnered praise on social media for their detail and creativity. However, some expressed concerns about overcrowding and safety during peak hours. A user commented, "This looks so real, At first I thought this was really the metro." Another user wrote, "Bengalis can make anything." The third user commented, "Wow! Talk about creativity." "It's truly iconic," the fourth user commented. "Creative geniuses. The kind of art and creativity you get to see in Kolkata pandals during Durga Puja is unparalleled. Each and every pandal is so unique," the fifth user wrote. https://ift.tt/tDYHCLn October 09, 2024 at 08:23AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com
Kolkata is renowned for its creatively themed Durga Puja pandals, often bringing a fresh and imaginative twist to the festivities. One such pandal has recreated the Kolkata underwater metro this year, adding a fascinating element to the celebration. A video circulating on social media shows people entering the intricate metro-themed pandal, complete with escalators.
The pandal commemorates 40 years of the Kolkata Metro Rail, paying tribute to the Green Line underwater metro, which started operations earlier this year.
The Howrah Maidan-Esplanade underwater metro section, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March, marked a historic milestone as the first underwater metro tunnel under a major river in India. "It's a proud moment that the section has the first underwater metro transportation tunnel under any major river in our country," the Prime Minister said during the inauguration.
In the viral video, captioned "Complete look of the first underwater metro-themed pandal in Kolkata Jagat Mukherjee Park Durga Puja 2024," viewers can see the pandal's detailed design. The theme centres around pollution in the Ganga River, with the Durga idol depicted as Goddess Ganga sitting on a crocodile, surrounded by deities offering prayers.
This innovative pandal is located at Jagat Mukherjee Park. Dwaipayan Roy, one of the chief organizers, shared that it was created to give visitors the experience of being inside a Green Line metro coach.
Artist Subal Pal in an interview with The Hindu explained the meticulous effort behind the pandal: "It took months of research and several metro trips to recreate the authentic under-river metro experience. We also consulted with Metro Rail authorities, whose guidance, though unofficial, was invaluable in bringing our vision to life."
The lifelike metro interiors, from the seating to the sliding doors and signage, have garnered praise on social media for their detail and creativity. However, some expressed concerns about overcrowding and safety during peak hours.
A user commented, "This looks so real, At first I thought this was really the metro."
Another user wrote, "Bengalis can make anything."
The third user commented, "Wow! Talk about creativity."
"It's truly iconic," the fourth user commented.
"Creative geniuses. The kind of art and creativity you get to see in Kolkata pandals during Durga Puja is unparalleled. Each and every pandal is so unique," the fifth user wrote.
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Devoted Fan Cycles 1,200km To Meet MS Dhoni, Camps Outside His Farmhouse https://ift.tt/bPt1whn Mahendra Singh Dhoni's appeal remains unmatched, drawing fans from all corners of the globe. Recently, Gaurav Kumar, a devoted admirer from Delhi, embarked on an arduous journey, cycling nearly 1,200 kilometres to Ranchi in hopes of a brief encounter with Dhoni. Upon arriving at the gates of Dhoni's farmhouse, Gaurav set up camp and waited patiently for almost a week, enduring long hours in a tent to catch a glimpse of the former captain of the Indian cricket team. During his wait, Gaurav saw Dhoni on a couple of occasions as the cricketer drove by, waving from his car but not stopping. Despite Dhoni's well-known habit of interacting with fans outside his farmhouse, he did not pause this time, possibly due to a busy schedule or simply being unaware of Gaurav's efforts. Gaurav later shared his story on social media, hoping it would reach Dhoni and encourage him to come out for a brief meet-and-greet. This wasn't Gaurav's first attempt to meet his idol; he had previously cycled from Delhi to Chennai during the Indian Premier League with the same goal, but fate did not favour him then either. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gᴀuʀᴀv Kumar (@epic_g7) While some social media users praised his unmatched dedication to meeting his idol, others suggested he should "give time to your career and parents." One user encouraged him, saying, "Don't worry, keep it up." Another offered advice: "Try thinking a little differently. Do you think Dhoni Sir doesn't know about you? You set up camp outside the farmhouse but only stay for 24 hours and leave after making reels. If you truly want to meet Dhoni Sir, you'll need to put in the time and effort. Don't be afraid of storms, rain, or wind. If you want to meet him, stay outside the farmhouse; otherwise, you'll keep coming back just to make reels and leave. Imagine if Dhoni Sir goes to London; then you'd only have regrets. If you're just here to make reels, fine—you've already gotten some fame. But after meeting Dhoni Sir, you'll be famous everywhere. The rest is up to you." Another individual commented, "You've had enough glimpses; now just meet him, and your journey will be complete." This isn't the first time Gaurav has attempted to meet Dhoni. During the Indian Premier League season, he cycled from Delhi to Chennai for a similar purpose, only to leave empty-handed. https://ift.tt/0x9iyPk October 04, 2024 at 08:41AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's appeal remains unmatched, drawing fans from all corners of the globe. Recently, Gaurav Kumar, a devoted admirer from Delhi, embarked on an arduous journey, cycling nearly 1,200 kilometres to Ranchi in hopes of a brief encounter with Dhoni. Upon arriving at the gates of Dhoni's farmhouse, Gaurav set up camp and waited patiently for almost a week, enduring long hours in a tent to catch a glimpse of the former captain of the Indian cricket team.
During his wait, Gaurav saw Dhoni on a couple of occasions as the cricketer drove by, waving from his car but not stopping. Despite Dhoni's well-known habit of interacting with fans outside his farmhouse, he did not pause this time, possibly due to a busy schedule or simply being unaware of Gaurav's efforts.
Gaurav later shared his story on social media, hoping it would reach Dhoni and encourage him to come out for a brief meet-and-greet. This wasn't Gaurav's first attempt to meet his idol; he had previously cycled from Delhi to Chennai during the Indian Premier League with the same goal, but fate did not favour him then either.
While some social media users praised his unmatched dedication to meeting his idol, others suggested he should "give time to your career and parents." One user encouraged him, saying, "Don't worry, keep it up." Another offered advice: "Try thinking a little differently. Do you think Dhoni Sir doesn't know about you? You set up camp outside the farmhouse but only stay for 24 hours and leave after making reels. If you truly want to meet Dhoni Sir, you'll need to put in the time and effort. Don't be afraid of storms, rain, or wind. If you want to meet him, stay outside the farmhouse; otherwise, you'll keep coming back just to make reels and leave. Imagine if Dhoni Sir goes to London; then you'd only have regrets. If you're just here to make reels, fine—you've already gotten some fame. But after meeting Dhoni Sir, you'll be famous everywhere. The rest is up to you."
Another individual commented, "You've had enough glimpses; now just meet him, and your journey will be complete."
This isn't the first time Gaurav has attempted to meet Dhoni. During the Indian Premier League season, he cycled from Delhi to Chennai for a similar purpose, only to leave empty-handed.
https://ift.tt/0x9iyPk October 04, 2024 at 08:41AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com