Kolkata Pujo Pandal Honours Zakir Hussain with Striking Tribute

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• A tea-themed Durga Puja pandal in Alipore, Kolkata features a towering mural of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain.
• Curated by designer Anirban Das, the installation reimagines Zakir Hussain’s connection to rhythm and chai.
• The mural is created using wooden slats and lit with hidden rope lights; the pandal includes twelve frescoed pillars showcasing historic personalities linked to tea, over 1,200 hand-painted rikaabis on the ceiling, clay busts honoring tea garden workers, and a thangka-inspired protima painted on-site.
• Over 150 professionals worked for two months to bring this artistic display together, totaling approximately 900 person-days.
• Heritage enthusiast Mudar Patherya praised the exhibit’s thoughtful creation,calling it akin to a museum-worthy experience.

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