Kolkata roads get a splash of colour, traditional ‘alpona’ ahead of Durga Puja

A view of the western flank of the Gariahat Flyover, with its asphalt road painted yellow, orange, green and pink ahead of Durga Puja.

BJP government’s beautification drive aims to give Kolkata a makeover ahead of Durga Puja; Minister Agnimitra Paul says designs symbolise brotherhood, love and public trust

Monotonous asphalt roads and busy flyovers in Kolkata are getting a colourful makeover with traditional ‘alpona’ motifs as part of a beautification drive ahead of Durga Puja. 

The Gariahat Bridge has turned into a rainbow of pink, orange, green, and yellow, while a large alpona design in contrasting red and white has appeared at the Park Circus seven-point crossing. 

The initiative is part of a beautification drive by the new Bharatiya Janata Party government to give the city a makeover ahead of the festival.