Durga Puja 2023: Iconic Kolkata Tram Decks Up To Celebrate The UNESCO Recognition Of The Festival

Image Courtesy: Instagram/ Calcutta Tram Users Association (@trams_of_calcutta)

The Wait Is Almost Over!

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A Brand-New Pujo Look

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A Splendid Recognition

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Exterior Decor

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Interior Decor

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[{"selector":"#anim-a647802f-0252-4e92-93c5-8e7e789bbdfd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":20,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e867a6d2-aee4-47a1-a6be-69e6da19fbc3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Are you excited to celebrate Durga Puja? Let us know your plans! Image Courtesy: Instagram/ Calcutta Tram Users Association (@trams_of_calcutta)