The air is already festive as people are getting ready to celebrate Durgotsav or Durga Pujo. Durga Puja is a Hindu celebration of the Mother Goddess and her victory over the evil buffalo demon Mahishasura. While substantial Durga Puja ceremonies take place in Mumbai, Delhi and other parts of the country, however, it is the biggest and most important occasion of the year in Kolkata. So, we got in touch with Subhajit Sanyal, a Kolkata based photographer, to share some beautiful pictures of the Durga Puja pandals from his pujo tours all over the city of joy. And you simply have to see them!
An artisan getting the Durga Maa idols ready for the upcoming festivities in the streets of Kolkata.
You won’t be able to take your eyes off of the beautiful, rich and colourful Durg Maa idol at the 66 Pally Durga Puja Pandal.
You can’t miss the innovative eco-friendly details on this Pandal at Maniktalla Chaltabagan Lohapatty in Kolkata.
Taken at the Kalighat Juba Maitry Puja Pandal, here’s a picture of the Maa Durga idol looking resplendent in the blue lighting!
Maa Durga in all her glory at the Purulia Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata.
The beautiful and vibrant Maa Durga idol at DumDum Park in Kolkata
Taken at Bhawanipore Abasore, the Abasar Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee always manages to display one of the prettiest idols you’d see in Kolkata!
This picture of the gorgeous Maa Durga idol has been taken at the Golmath Sarbojonin. Trust us, this is a must-visit puja pandal in Kolkata.
This picture is taken at the 64 Pally Durga Puja Pandal at Kalighat in Kolkata. This pandal is known for its simplistic and gracious Maa Durga idol!
This beautiful shot of the idol at the Shree Bhumi Sporting Club will put you in the Pujo spirit instantly!
Decorated with beautiful artwork, the Puja Pandal at Bhawanipur Bakul Bagan presents an exotic red and gold idol of Maa Durga.
Here’s an up-close look at the idol at Nepal Bhattacharya Street among all the hustle-bustle of the festivities
Work in progress at the Kumartul Ghat in Kolkata!
We absolutely love the theme of Women Empowerment depicted through puja pandal at Badamtala Ashar Sangha in Kolkata.
