Curated Cultural & Art Dossier

Art, Architecture & Philosophy

Chetla Agrani Club Durga Puja thematic narrative, master artisans, and creative vision.

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✦ Creative Philosophy & Mandap Vision
"High-concept visual storytelling blending classical Indian mythology with urgent eco-humanist questions; utilizing singular natural mediums to craft monumental spiritual spaces."
Genre: Artistic Conceptual & Social Installation
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Heritage Era: 1959

Recent & Past Themes

Current Edition
2025: Bahumukhi Se Ek Mukhi – Amrit Kumbher Sandhane (Samudra Manthan with 3 Crore Rudrakshas) | 2024: Ganga Pollution & River Rejuvenation | 2023: Je Jekhane Bose (Everyday Living Spaces)
Historical Themes
2025: Amrit Kumbher Sandhane (Rudraksha Manthan) | 2024: Clean Ganga Awareness | 2023: Je Jekhane Bose | 2022: Sholapith Eco-craft | 2021: Khelaghor

Pratima & Divine Sculpture

Brahmacharini and Yogini forms sculpted by master concept artists (such as Subrata Banerjee), using organic clay and terracotta tones without synthetic paints.
Craftsmanship & Materials Used
Over three crore authentic Rudraksha beads, recycled river driftwood, terracotta panels, raw unbleached cloth, and ambient conch-shell acoustics.

Cultural Story & Community

Chetla Agrani, patronized by Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim, is the vanguard of intellectual theme pujas in South Kolkata. Their installations consistently tackle environmental issues—such as river rejuvenation—while exploring Vedic cosmology through breathtaking tactile materials like millions of Rudraksha beads and organic earthen textures.
Awards & Honors
Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman (Serar Sera), Asian Paints Sharad Samman (Best Pandal Design)

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