By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Sep 23, 2025
An illuminated spectacle lights up the sky during a drone show, setting the festive mood for Durga Puja in Kolkata.
The Simla Sporting Club pandal draws crowds with its creative theme — celebrating 50 years of Bollywood classic Sholay.
At Victoria Memorial Hall, Odissi dancer Dona Ganguly, wife of Sourav Ganguly, mesmerizes the audience with her performance of Rupam Dehi, Jayam Dehi.
Adding to the artistic brilliance, Kashi Bose Lane’s pandal pays tribute to Bengali writer Leela Majumdar with its theme Pakdondi.
Workers add finishing touches to a community pandal on the first day of Navratri, bringing vibrant colors and designs to life.
Creativity shines through at a pandal made entirely of waste materials, reflecting sustainability and artistry ahead of the festival.
At Hindustan Park, an idol of Goddess Durga is installed, radiating divine energy as devotees await the celebrations.
Innovation meets tradition — a pandal themed on Artificial Intelligence showcases modern artistry blended with spirituality.
A tram painted with the eyes of Goddess Trinayani passes by playing children, blending Kolkata’s heritage with the festive spirit.
The final moments of preparation — people pull carts carrying Durga idols through Kolkata’s lanes, heading towards pandals for installation.