Mohammad Ali Park, 36th year

The twin-flavoured pandal sees the exterior modelled on the Royal Albert Museum in Jaipur and the interior done up like Sheesh Mahal, also in Jaipur. The idol scores here, with people from all religions surrounding Durga, praying to her to put an end to terrorism around the world. Picture by Pabitra Das

Jodhpur Park, 52nd year

The brilliant golden idol is drawing in the hordes to a puja that looks ?beyond theme, back to the roots?. The simple temple that houses the goddess has an adjoining chamber, with a lived-in look. Picture by Pradip Sanyal

Telengabagan, 39th year

The theme is Sri Krishna?s Durga puja in Brindavan. The walls have painted scenes from Krishna?s life, while a separate natmandap has a revolving podium with clay figures on it. No fancy lighting here. Picture by Pabitra Das