Durga Angan
| 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]
Deities
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]
References
- ^ a b c "Bengal CM Mamata lays foundation stone for Durga Angan at New Town". The Week. Kolkata. 29 December 2025. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
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.
- ^ "New Town Durga Angan: 'রোজ ১ লাখ ভক্ত আসবেন', নিউ টাউনে বিশ্বের 'বৃহত্তম দুর্গা অঙ্গনের' সূচনা মমতার". Hindustan Times (in Bengali). 29 December 2025. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ "CM to lay foundation stone of Durga Angan on Monday". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ "বাংলায় দুর্গাদর্শন, আজই নিউটাউনে 'দুর্গা অঙ্গন' শিলান্যাসে মুখ্যমন্ত্রী". sangbadpratidin.in. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ "২ লক্ষ বর্গফুটের মন্দির, নকশা করা খিলানে হাজার আট স্তম্ভ! দুর্গা অঙ্গনের নির্মাণ কেমন হতে চলেছে, রূপবর্ণনা মুখ্যমন্ত্রীর". Retrieved 29 December 2025.