Durga Angan
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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]