The Louvre Museum: A Kolkata Durga Puja Experience

Paris is known for its art, culture, and history. And the Louvre Museum is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city. As a traveler, I was excited to visit this museum and witness the beauty of the art and architecture. But what I didn’t expect was the similarity between the crowds at the Louvre and the bustling crowds during Kolkata’s Durga Puja festival.

For those who don’t know, Durga Puja is a festival celebrated in Kolkata, India, where people come together to worship the goddess Durga. The city is decorated with lights, and pandals (temporary structures) are set up to house the idols of the goddess. The streets are filled with people, and the atmosphere is electric.

As I walked through the halls of the Louvre, I couldn’t help but notice the crowds. People from all over the world had come to witness the beauty of the art and architecture. The noise level was high, and it was difficult to move around without bumping into someone. It reminded me of the crowded streets of Kolkata during Durga Puja.

But instead of feeling overwhelmed, I felt a sense of familiarity. The energy of the crowds was infectious, and I found myself enjoying the experience. As I walked through the museum, I couldn’t help but think that the Louvre could be a potential theme for a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal.

Imagine walking through a pandal that is designed to look like the Louvre Museum. The walls could be adorned with paintings and sculptures, and the ceiling could be painted to look like the famous glass pyramid. The pandal could be filled with people, just like the Louvre, and the atmosphere would be electric.

But the similarities between the Louvre and Kolkata’s Durga Puja didn’t end there. On the day of my visit, there was a local marathon passing through the perimeter of the museum. The gates had to be closed, and the crowds were forced to wait outside. It was a similar experience to being caught in a crowded Kolkata puja, where the streets are closed off to traffic, and people are forced to walk.

Overall, my visit to the Louvre Museum was an unforgettable experience. The crowds reminded me of the bustling streets of Kolkata during Durga Puja, and I couldn’t help but imagine the Louvre as a potential theme for a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal. The energy of the crowds was infectious, and I left the museum feeling inspired.