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"While 24 puja mandaps in the city have chosen silver backdrops for the deities, nine of them have given a golden touch to their idols. "More than 24 puja mandaps, including the ones in College Square, Ranihat and Mangalabag areas, have joined the elite group now(ones that use gold in pandals). "The uniqueness of the festival in Cuttack lies in its sparkling mandaps. "The Choudhury Bazaar mandap has crowns and ornaments made of gold for all its deities, including the buffalo-faced demon Mahisashur. It was later replaced with gold," he said.Soon after, other puja organisers followed suit..