Odisha’s Cuttack Durga Puja is renowned worldwide for its exquisite gold and silver filigree work. The ornaments adorning the Goddess and the backdrop of the idols are crafted from gold and silver, showcasing remarkable artistry.

Monday marks Maha Saptami, the seventh day of Durga Puja, when Goddess Durga is believed to descend to earth. According to Vedic rituals, after priests invoke life into the idol through sacred chants (Prana Pratishtha), the ghata sthapana (installation of the sacred pot) is performed. Following this, the eyes of the goddess are ceremonially drawn (Chakshu Daan), signifying the official start of the Saptami Puja.

Speaking to IANS, Ranjan Bishwal, a member of the Haripur Pithapur Puja Committee, said: “It is a very old Durga Puja committee. The silver and gold wor

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