Kolkata Durga puja pandal depicting St. Peter’s Basilica inspires awe

Kolkata | Saturday | 1st October, 2022

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Kolkata, Oct 1 (PTI) The Vatican with its imposing St.

Peter’s Basilica and artistic treasures of medieval Europe has come to Kolkata, as a city-based club created a replica of the famous church complete with statues and frescos to house its Durga idol this year.

The splendid work of artistry which has become the talk of the city took craftsmen more than two months to complete.

Sreebhumi Sporting Club near Lake Town, situated on the northern fringes of Kolkata, has created quite a frenzy among people as it themed its Durga Puja Pandal on the St.

Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City this year.

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Peter’s Basilica is one of the most renowned works of Renaissance architecture.

It is often regarded as the greatest building of its age.

The replica of St.

Peter’s Basilica has become a must-visit destination for puja revellers and pandal hoppers.