Six Creative Durga Puja Pandals To Visit In Kolkata In 2026
· India · Indian Express, Hindustan Times, Times of India
Kolkata’s 2026 Durga Puja celebrations feature diverse concept pandals that blend artistic innovation with social messaging. Notable installations include Telipukur Nagerbazar’s underwater audio project, which uses 18 microphones to capture real-time sounds of pond life to promote conservation. Dumdum Park Sarbojanin is hosting live puppet performances, while Dum Dum Park Tarun Sangha focuses on the historical grandeur of ancient trade routes. Sadanga Durgotsav Samity has incorporated themes centered on women’s safety into its display. The city provides various metro and transport links to help visitors navigate these sites during the festival.
Why it matters
These installations provide a platform for social discourse on issues like urban ecology and public safety while maintaining traditional cultural engagement for thousands of pandal-hoppers.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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