Siliguri, Sept. 20 -- Members of the Swastika Yubak Sangha have constructed a 51-foot-tall Durga idol, which will be unveiled during the Durga Puja celebrations.

According to the calendar, the festival will begin with Maha Panchami on Sept 27, followed by Maha Shasthi on Sept 28, Maha Saptami on September 29, Maha Ashtami on September 30, Maha Nabami on October 1, and Bijoya Dashami on October 2.

While speaking to ANI on Friday, Kakali Biswas, President of the Puja Committee, narrated the difficulties and their commitment to constructing the 51-foot-tall Durga idol.

"It's very difficult to make. But nothing is difficult if everyone gets together and collaborates... It rains a lot, so we took all the precautions and worked accordingly.....