Bhubaneswar, Oct 6: The Damana Gopinath Jiu Durga Puja Committee in Chandrasekharpur is set to offer a major attraction this Durga Puja with a grand Char Dham-style arch, inspired by the famous pilgrimage temples of Uttarakhand.

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The committee, known for its grand decorations, intricate filigree work and silver crowns, will recreate the architectural appearance of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri through the elaborate entrance arch.

80-Foot-High Char Dham Arch

The grand structure will be around 150 feet wide and 80 feet high and will be designed to resemble the four prominent Char Dham temples of Uttarakhand.

More than 25 artisans from Kolkata have been working on the structure for nearly two months. Their detailed craftsmanship is expected to make the arch one of the key attractions of the puja celebrations.

The committee has estimated a total expenditure of around ₹65 lakh for this year's Durga Puja arrangements.

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Grand Lighting Around the Puja Venue

The festive decorations will extend beyond the main venue. Six LED-lit gates will be installed along the four roads connecting the puja mandap.

The area from the puja venue up to Damana School and Balaram Complex will also be decorated with colourful lights, adding to the festive atmosphere in the locality.

14-Foot Maa Durga Idol, 17-Foot Filigree Backdrop

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The committee is preparing a 14-foot clay idol of Maa Durga, along with a 17-foot filigree backdrop.

Skilled artisans from Old Bhubaneswar are engaged in creating the intricate filigree structure.

Maa Durga, along with the accompanying deities, will be adorned with silver crowns and filigree jewellery. The combination of traditional craftsmanship and silver ornaments is expected to add to the visual grandeur of the celebrations.

Special Rituals on Sasthi and Saptami

Alongside the decorations, the committee has also planned traditional rituals for devotees.

The puja will begin with Bilwa Barana on Sasthi. On Saptami, a special Kalasa Yatra will be organised, with 108 women taking part in the ceremonial procession.

The women will collect water from the pond at the Alekh Mahima Ashram in Damana village and carry it through the village before reaching the puja venue.

The sacred water will then be used for the Jalabhishek of Maa Durga as part of the puja rituals.

15th Year of Damana Puja Committee

The Damana Gopinath Jiu Durga Puja Committee was established 14 years ago by Nishakar Sahu, with an effort to preserve the spirit of village brotherhood and community bonding in an urban setting.

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The committee is now entering its 15th year and has introduced a new attraction almost every year.

This year's Char Dham-style arch, filigree backdrop, silver ornaments and traditional rituals are expected to draw devotees and visitors to the Damana area during Durga Puja.