Kolkata makes history with 500 foot 'Alpana' painting on street
In 2025, Newtown, Kolkata, unveiled a record-breaking 500-foot alpana spanning 13,000 sq. ft. Designed with AI by Suvranil Nath and hand-painted by Anindita Deb's team, it fused tradition with technology. Despite heavy rains, artists completed the masterpiece, making it a symbol of resilience and creativity, adding a new cultural landmark to UNESCO-recognised Durga Puja celebrations.