Kolkata Durga Puja Pandals: 15 Most Creative Durga Puja Pandals Of 2025

Santosh Mitra Square certainly knows how to capture the spotlight. With Durga Ma at its centre, Santosh Mitra Square pays tribute to the country's armed forces this year. The Indian Army's recent Operation Sindoor, which involved cross-border attacks on terror facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), is the inspiration for the theme. The pandal is designed to resemble an unkempt cave which holds the idol. This year marks Santosh Mitra Square's 90th year of Durga Puja. Last year, they had recreated the Sphere from Las Vegas and the year before that, it was Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Central metro station.

LBB Tip: Using public transport, Ola/Uber, or Rapido services is recommended. Getting a parking spot is really difficult around this time.

Facebook: Santosh Mitra Square Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity

Contact: 033 2227 5757

In its 88th year, Kashi Bose Lane's 2025 Durga Puja theme, "Pakdandi", is a tribute to the legendary author Leela Majumdar. 'Pakdandi', meaning 'the winding path', is also the title of the author's autobiography. She even won a Rabindra Puraskar for it. Kashi Bose Lane's Durga Puja, founded in 1937 is considered to be one of the oldest 'barowari pujos' (communities coming together to celebrate puja).

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Girish Park Metro Station or Sovabazar Sutanuti Metro Station.

Facebook: Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja Samity

Contact: You can email kashiboselane@gmail.com or call them at +919830152526, +919836063539, or +919231535136

LBB Tip: The puja pandal is open for the general public from 25 September onwards

Ahiritola Sarbajanin Durgotsav is renowned for its artistic talent and rich cultural legacy. Among the various Durga pujas in North Kolkata, this one is among the most well-known. 'Probaho', which means "flow" or "frequency", is this year's theme. Another interesting fact about Ahiritola is that Job Charnock, founder of then Calcutta, an English administrator from the 17th century, first stepped foot in Ahiritola Ghat on the Hooghly's eastern bank.

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Sovabazar metro station or Shyambazar metro station. Exit from Gate 4 if you get off at Shyambazar.

Facebook: Ahirtola Sarbajnin Durgostab Samity

Instagram: @ahiritolasarbojanin

Contact: 098315 98300

The theme, ideated and curated by Anirban Pandalwala, acknowledges how this common leaf has seen wars, colonial commerce, and cultural changes while also celebrating the discovery, myths, and history of tea, or chaa. This is also the 80th anniversary of Alipore Sarbajanin. Ever wondered why Bengal loves its chaa? This is your answer to it. do not miss this one!

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Kalighat metro station. You can also book Ola/Uber/Rapido services.

Facebook: Alipore Sarbajnin

Contact: 080177 87696

When it comes to the puja pandals, Sree Bhumi Sporting Club is constantly doing something out of this world, literally. This year, the theme for Durga Puja is the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, the largest Hindu temple, situated in New Jersey. "Akshardham" translates to "Eternal abode". Wear comfortable shoes because this pandal draws large crowds, unless you enjoy the pain of festive fashion.

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Belagachia metro station.

Facebook: Sree Bhumi Sporting

Instagram: @sreebhumisportingclub

Contact: sreebhumisportingclub@gmail.com

The College Square Committee has decided to honour the architectural splendour and spiritual core of Angkor Wat, the renowned temple complex in Cambodia, for Durga Puja 2025. It is set to deliver an authentic, multicultural experience to College Square's lakefront with this concept. You cannot miss this iconic park in the heart of College Street. When Kolkatans hear College Square, they immediately associate it with the large-scale Durga Puja that it conducts.

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Central. Exit from Gate 6

Website: collegesquaredurgapuja.com

Contact: Chief Organiser; 9831187124

In the areas of sculpture, installation, and talent development, Tala Prattoy is a haven for public art. The topic for this year is "A Seed of Civilisation". Inspired by the symbolism of a courtyard filled with seeds, the concept creatively communicates rebirth, growth, and the essence of life. Visitors will be engrossed in the whole story as it develops thanks to its installations and décor.

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Belagachia metro station. You can drive your own car or book Ola/Uber/Rapido services

Facebook: Tala Prattoy

Instagram: @talaprattoy

Contact: 074396 18109

LBB Tip: The pandal is open to the public from 25 September, 8 AM - 6 AM

Samaj Sebi Sangha, in its 80th year as well, has come up with a theme that is close to the heart. 'Pather Panchali' focuses on Bengali communities' pride, heritage, and religious peace, paying homage to cultural icons and the diverse range of Bengal's culture. Using theatrical and historical imagery from the riots in Kolkata, the pandal will recreate the atmosphere of the original 1946 puja. popular for its dramatic ramp exhibitions, record-breaking coloured road art (the longest alpona), and artwork that conflates traditional devotion with cultural festivals.

How To Reach: You can drive your cars or book cab services. The nearest metro station is Rabindra Sarovar metro station or Kalighat metro station

Facebook: Samaj Sebi Sangha

Contact: 098300 35979

LBB Tip: If you follow the crowd, you'll also be able to visit the puja pandals of Hindusthan Park, Ballygunge Cultural. Mudiali Club, Shiv Mandir and Singhi Park

In preparation for Durga Puja 2025, Hindusthan Park Sarbojanin is using the great theme "Lokoj". The spellbinding beauty of Kolkata's Pujo is being revealed right here, from the bamboo framework to the magnificent idol that is beginning to take shape! The tribal puppetry art form Chador Badani is said to be the selected folk art. As to the organisers, it is a 4,000-year-old traditional tradition that is currently in danger of extinction.

How To Reach: You can drive your cars or book cab services. The nearest metro station is Rabindra Sarovar metro station or Kalighat metro station

Facebook: Hindusthan Park Sarnajanin Durgotsav Committee

Contact: 098315 98966

LBB Tip: If you follow the crowd, you'll also be able to visit the puja pandals of Ballygunge Cultural. Samaj Sebi and Singhi Park

Here, artist Anirban Das revives the wash method that Abanindranath Tagore invented for the Bengal School. The puja pandal celebrates an art form that once characterised India's cultural renaissance but is currently vanishing from memory through layered watercolours. The festive spirit is everywhere!

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Jyotirindra Nandi metro station on the orange line

Facebook: Santoshpur Lake Pally

Contact: 09007373837

This year's theme is "Dahan", meaning "being burnt" or "struggle after burn injuries". Inspired by Shuvo Dasgupta's poem "Ami Shei Meye", its central section will be hollow and represent the goddess as an expectant mother. "Ami Shei Meye" ('I am that girl') will be presented by theatrical performers when they appear. Survivors of acid attacks will stand on a stage on one side and shout the same slogan.

How To Reach: You can book Ola/Uber services. The nearest metro station is Sector V on the green line.

Facebook: Dakshindari Youths

Instagram: @dakshindariyouths

You'll be greeted with a grand AI-generated alpona carpet on the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja 2025. It is a new addition to Bengal's Durga Puja scene. The road leading up to it will leave you fascinated. This year, the theme for the pandal is 'Flowers', where they embrace environmental responsibility by using biodegradable products, planting trees, and raising awareness of environmental issues.

How To Reach: You can drive your own car or book a cab.

Facebook: Newtown Sarbojanin

Contact: 09007035417

The theme for this year's Durga Puja pandal is 'Cholo phiri', which means 'let's go back'. And for the first time ever, the club has a theme song that's going to be on the speakers as you visit the pandal. The pandal has sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses, a scaffold of the Badrinath temple, and enormous, charcoal-coloured structures that resemble mountains.

How To Reach: The closest metro station is Kalighat Metro Station.

Facebook: Tridhara Akalbodhon

Instagram: @tridhara_akalbodhon

Contact: 087770 32919

The Arjunpur Amra Sabai Club in Kolkata is preparing for Durga Puja with this year's theme, "Mukhamukhi" (face to face). The idol is made entirely of stainless steel and is designed to resemble a warrior queen, complete with armour and a crown. It is intended to demonstrate the power of knowledge and the human mind, what they refer to as the "cosmic eye", against a deep blue outer-space backdrop.

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Dum Dum.

Facebook: Arjunpur Amra Sabai Club

Instagram: @arjunpuramrasabaiclub

This legendary puja committee is gearing up for a spectacular celebration this year with the returning theme of 'Bigger Durga' from 2015, and the excitement around the pandal construction is palpable. Be sure to add Deshapriya Park to your pandal-hopping itinerary!

How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Kalighat metro station. You can also use various public transport options to reach the pandal.

Facebook: Deshapriya Park Durgostab

Contact: 098744 26797