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| Durga Angan | |
|---|---|
দূর্গা অঙ্গন | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | North 24 Parganas |
| Deity | Durga |
| Festivals | Durga Puja |
| Status | Under-Construction |
| Location | |
| Location | New Town, Kolkata |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | HIDCO |
| Groundbreaking | 2025 |
| Specifications | |
| Height (max) | 54 metres (177 ft) |
| Site area | 17.28 acres (6.99 ha) |
| [1] | |
The Durga Angan at New Town, is an under-construction Hindu temple dedicated to Durga, located in the North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The temple enshrines the deity Durga, a form of Shakti. The foundation stone of the temple was laid on 29 December 2025. [2] [3] [1]
The 'Durga Angan' will be constructed under the supervision of HIDCO. The estimated cost of the construction is around Rs 261.99 crore. [1]
There will be a museum in the Durga Angan. It is planned to house some of the best artefacts associated with Durga Puja. It will showcase various aspects of Bengal's heritage and culture. [4]
The main goddess of the temple is Durga, and the temple is named after her. Shiva, Lakshmi, Ganesha, Saraswati and Kartik are also enshrined in separate temples here. [5]
The Rs 261.99 crore project will come up near Eco Park at New Town here on a 17.28-acre plot. .... The complex will house 108 idols of deities and 64 lion statues and will remain open 365 days a year for worship, the Bengal CM said. ... "The height of the main sanctum will be 54 metres, with additional structures such as the Singha Dwar and other mandaps.