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We are delighted to share a proud moment for our community —BAGA has been awarded 2nd Place for Best Pandal Decoration (USA) by independent organization Bangla O Bangali, for Durga Pujo 2025! The winners announced here : https://banglaobengali.org
This honor is especially meaningful because:
The decoration was fully designed and executed by BAGA’s own volunteers and artists
It represented Bengal’s cultural heritage with authenticity and creativity
And it put Atlanta’s BAGA Durga Pujo on the national map in the U.S. Bengali diaspora
Our Decoration Team : Samrat Gupta (Concept & Art Direction), Basanti Saha, Purba Das, Sanchita Saha, Sonjukta Halder, Surajit Auddy, Sushmita Kundu, Upasana Sarkar
About the Award-Winning Theme
This year’s Durga Pujo pandal celebrated an ancient Bengal art form tracing back to the Indus Valley Civilization. For over 4,000 years, artisans have practiced the lost-wax casting technique, where wax, clay, and fire come together to create timeless bronze forms.
Each piece is unique — a result of the sacred interplay of hand and flame — depicting motifs of gods, animals, and tribal life. This tradition — commonly known through dokra craft — stands as a symbol of Bengal’s harmony between nature, faith, and imagination.
Through this pandal, we honored this ageless craft — an enduring reminder of India’s artistic legacy and its power to inspire across generations. Our artists used locally procured organic and recyclable material to recreate the magic.
To learn more about the concept and behind the scene activities see our FB post : https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16Pr52edRJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
We extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to the entire team. This achievement is a proud reflection of what a united community can create together. 🙏🏼❤️
Some of the event pictures
