From courtyards of memory to riverside nostalgia, each structure of Durga Puja invites visitors to pause and reflect while soaking in the artistry. Here are some pandals that give food for thought.
‘A Seed Courtyard’ transforms into a living installation at Tala Prattoy, where performers bring alive the cycles of memory, identity and time
Photos: Soumyajit DeyThe design symbolises continuity and growth, reminding visitors of how roots and stories intertwine across generations
Under the theme ‘Proshno’, the pandal at Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha rises like a cosmic stage, inspired by the Shivlinga and surrounded by the ocean of creation
Its symbolism urges reflection on eternal questions of equality, existence and human purpose
With ‘Three Conditions Three’, layered arches and motifs create a dialogue about choices, destiny and the passage of life
The décor fuses abstraction with clarity, offering a journey at Beliaghata 33 Palli that is both philosophical and visually striking
‘Arpan’ unfolds as a sculptural offering at Naktala Udayan Sangha, where light, colour and structure blend into a tribute to devotion
The symbolism rests in giving back — a reminder that rituals are as much about offering gratitude as seeking blessings
‘Atho Ghat Kotha’ evokes the old river ghats, with sculpted steps, trees and textured walls recreating a disappearing side of Kolkata
The theme at Hatibagan Sarbojanin reflects on heritage and memory, turning nostalgia into a layered reminder of community and environment