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The Artistic Rivalry Of Tridhara And 66 Palli Durga Pujas: Ancient Art Meets Kerala Rituals

About 25 artists have come from Kerala to perform the captivating ceremonial dance of Theyyam

Kolkata: Two of the most popular Durga Puja pandals in South Kolkata are Tridhara AkalBodhan and 66 Palli. Every time, the organisers spring a surprise on each other at these two pujas. This year, too, it was no different.

In its 79th year, the idea of Tridhara AkalBodhan is 'Let's go back', that is, to return to the wonderful world of ancient art, architecture and sculpture. Similarly, the temple dance of Kerala 'Theyyam' has emerged in the Durga Puja theme of 66 Palli.

Look back to the the wonderful world of ancient art (ETv Bharat)

Tridhara Akalbodhan

This time, Trid

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