Gurugram, Sept. 21 -- In a first-of-its-kind cultural initiative, the Bangiya Parishad Gurugram (BPG) transformed Wazirabad Chowk near Sector 56 into a canvas of Bengali tradition with a massive alpona painting, a folk art form similar to rangoli, as part of this year's Durga Puja celebrations. The artwork, measuring nearly 15 feet in diameter, was created between midnight and 3am on Friday night by around 100 volunteers, including children, senior citizens, and young professionals, guided by Kalyan and Sanghita Roy, art teachers from Shantiniketan. "This is the first time Gurugram has witnessed such a cultural expression on its streets," said Malay Nandy, president of BPG. Local councillor Sonia Yadav (Ward 21), who facilitated permissions for the artwork said, "This is the first such effort in Gurugram, and I wholeheartedly appreciate BPG for bringing this cultural tradition here," she said. For participants, the experience went beyond art. "In bringing alpona to Gurugram's streets, we have woven a piece of Bengal's soul into the city's modern fabric," said Sabyasachi Ghosh, convenor of BPG's infrastructure team. The Gurugram traffic police ensured smooth execution of the event....