Bhubaneswar: Dussehra celebrations in Bhubaneswar got bigger this year with over 190 puja pandals, showcasing a diverse array of themes, inspired by ‘Operation Sindoor’, tantric worship, Kathakali as well as by the iconic Nandighosa chariot of Lord Jagannath, a symbol from Maa Durga’s traditional stories.

While Mahabharat shooting set of Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad was replicated inside the pandal with peacock-shaped arch outside at Bomikhal, the one at Old Station Bazaar showcased innovate concepts like a flyer’s experience while departing from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) here. The 70-feet tall pandal at Rasulgarh was designed to resemble a temple on a mountain in Uttarakhand, adorned with nearly 6,000 plants of different varieties. ADVERTISEMENT

Similarly, a 62-feet

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