Special Children Paint a 250-Foot-Long Hand-Painted Art Wall as BC Block Durga Puja, Salt Lake, Celebrates 50 Years, BC Block, Salt Lake, West Bengal | October 10, 2026
Kolkata, October 10, 2026: Kolkata witnessed a truly extraordinary celebration of art, inclusion and the spirit of Durga Puja this Mahalaya morning, as BC Block Durga Puja, Salt Lake, West Bengal, marked its landmark 50th year with a celebration that brought together heritage, creativity and humanity.
As part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations, approximately 60 children, including nearly 50 children with special abilities, came together at the BC Block Durga Puja Ground, Salt Lake, West Bengal, to create a spectacular 250-foot-long hand-painted art wall, celebrating Maa Durga, Durga Puja, childhood and inclusiveness.
In a remarkable collective artistic endeavour, 10–12 children at a time painted the monumental wall, transforming the 250-foot canvas into a vibrant expression of Bengal’s greatest festival. The extraordinary artwork emerged as a powerful symbol of inclusion and collective expression, with children with special abilities taking centre stage as artists and creators. For the children, the wall was not simply a canvas. It became a space where imagination had no boundaries, creativity had no limitations and every brushstroke told a story.
Debasish Saha, Chief Patron, Salt Lake BC Block Residents Association Durga Puja 2026, said: “Celebrating 50 years of BC Block Durga Puja is not just about honouring a glorious legacy; it is about reaffirming the values that bring our community together. This Mahalaya, the 250-foot-long hand-painted art wall created by our children, including children with special abilities, reflects the true spirit of Durga Puja—unity, compassion, creativity and inclusiveness. We wanted our Golden Jubilee to stand for something more meaningful than a celebration; we wanted it to send a message that every child has the power to inspire, every ability deserves recognition, and every individual belongs. As we welcome Maa Durga, this initiative is our humble tribute to a more inclusive and compassionate society.”
A 250-Foot Canvas of Inclusion
The initiative carried a message far beyond the world of art. It celebrated the simple yet profound belief that every child deserves the opportunity to create, participate and be recognised for their abilities.The participation of nearly 50 children with special abilities gave the celebration a deeply emotional dimension. Their colours, imagination and individual expressions came together to create one collective work of art.
