Durga Puja is celebrated with great pomp in Bengal. Beautiful pandals dedicated to Goddess Durga are set up in every street and neighborhood. So today, we'll tell you about 10 iconic Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata.

India is a land of festivals. From Holi and Diwali to Eid and Christmas, every festival is celebrated here. One such captivating festival is Durga Puja. While Durga Puja is celebrated with great pomp and show throughout North India, its vibrancy and enthusiasm are even greater in Bengal. Beautiful pandals dedicated to Goddess Durga are decorated in every street and neighborhood in Kolkata. So today, we'll tell you about 10 iconic Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata that you must visit.

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The Mohammed Ali Park Durga Puja is one of Kolkata's most popular. The pandal decorations are so beautiful and elaborate that it is always considered a "must-see" experience in Kolkata.

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The Tarun Sangha Durga Puja at the inaccessible Dum Dum Park in Kolkata is characterized by colorful decorations and the various forms of Goddess Durga. The festivities, markets, and live performances by artists add to the festivities.

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Kolkata's Suruchi Sangha pandal is decorated each year based on a different state's theme. This pandal is over 50 years old and won the award for best decoration in 2003.

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Kolkata's Ekdalia Evergreen Pandal began in 1943. The most distinctive feature of this pandal is that it houses the city's tallest idol of Goddess Durga and follows ancient rituals.

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Every year, the Nalin Sarkar Pandal Durga Puja festival showcases a perfect blend of nature and heritage. The committee works diligently to make the pandal even more special with colorful decorations, creative designs, and a clay idol of Goddess Durga.

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The Adivasi Brinda Durga Puja pandal in Lake Town, Kolkata, focuses on themes such as social messages, current events, pilgrimages, and rural life. Blood donation camps, health check-ups, and financial assistance to the poor are also organized.

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The Green Durga Puja Pandal at Lalbagan is decorated with 8,000 plants, which gives us an important message of saving the environment.

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The ghats of Varanasi are reflected in the Chetla Agrani Durga Puja pandal. The Ganga Aarti and the resounding chants of Har Har Mahadev connect the heart to the sacred beats of Kashi.

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Dakshinpara Durga Puja has taken on a different look this time. The entire pandal has been decorated with waste materials like tools and metal sheets, creating a unique identity.

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Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja has kept the theme of Durga Puja this year to honour the success of Operation Sindoor of the Indian Army.