Festive preparations are in full swing across Guwahati as the city gears up for Diwali and Kali Puja, with organizing committees erecting elaborate pandals that celebrate Assam’s rich cultural identity and indigenous traditions. Among the major attractions drawing widespread attention this year is an expansive installation spotlighting two centuries of the state’s tea industry, alongside other celebrated regional icons.
Marking its 62nd year of festivities, the Vivekananda Sporting Club at Colony Bazar in Kalapahar has designed a marquee centered on the theme “Colour of Soil – Tea, Bamboo and Rang Ghar.” Built using approximately 1,500 bamboo poles, the structure commemorates 200 years of Assam tea while featuring detailed artistic representations of the historic Ahom-era Rang Ghar and the state’s famed one-horned rhinoceros.
Club official Sashanka Chakraborty explained that the milestone anniversary of Assam tea inspired this year’s creative direction. He noted that the venue consistently hosts what organizers regard as the largest Kali Puja celebration in the Northeast, drawing thousands of devotees and visitors throughout the festival.
Across the city, artisans and local committees are applying final touches to numerous other pandals, outfitting them with dynamic lighting systems and intricate bamboo craftsmanship that highlight local heritage. The citywide efforts reflect a strong focus on celebrating regional pride alongside the traditional religious observances.
The celebrations coincide with the broader observance of Diwali, the festival of lights honoring the return of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, and Lakshmana to Ayodhya following 14 years of exile and the defeat of Ravana. The five-day period kicked off with Dhanteras, traditionally marked by the purchase of gold, silver, vehicles, and utensils to welcome prosperity and good fortune.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/assam-tea-rang-ghar-one-horned-rhino-feature-in-guwahati-kali-puja-pandal-1472439-2026-11-07?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-11-07 09:47:00
