Karbagan Sarbojanin's Theme 2014 Durga Puja

"অষ্টলক্ষীর আবির্ভাব" is the theme of Karbagan Sarbojanin. Theme-maker
Tapan Dutta is creating this theme where Debi is not only Durga, but
Laxmi too. 8 thousand key-rings with the image of goddess Laxmi would
be seen here decorating puja pandal. Hats of Asam and farmer's will
also be seen here. Clay artist Swapan Paul is making the idol keeping
in view the traditional form of idol. But the uniqueness is, only two
hands of Debi Durga will hold weapons, but rest of the eight hands
will hold flaming lamps (Pradip).

--
A. B.

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