Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Durga Puja Celebrations: Pandal Themes & Devotee Gatherings
Durga Puja is a big Hindu festival.
People set up decorated tents called pandals to celebrate.
It's a time for prayers, rituals, and celebrating the goddess Durga.
This year, the Chittaranjan Park Durga Puja in Delhi has a 'Sonar Kella' film theme and in West Bengal, people are celebrating Maha Ashtami by visiting temples.
This festival is a reminder to be strong and to overcome challenges, just like Durga defeated evil.
Devotees are gathering to pray and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Chittaranjan Park, Delhi's Durga Puja features a 'Sonar Kella' film-inspired pandal.
Maha Ashtami was celebrated with large gatherings at temples and pandals in West Bengal.
The Arunachal Durga Puja Committee in Murshidabad organized the Ashtami Durga Puja.
Kolaghat celebrates with a rural-themed puja pandal built by villagers.
Devotees offered prayers and tributes to Goddess Durga in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Who
- Devotees and communities in Delhi and West Bengal
- What
- Celebration of Durga Puja, particularly Maha Ashtami
- When
- Maha Ashtami in 2025 (September 28 - October 2)
- Where
- Delhi and various locations in West Bengal and Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To celebrate the victory of Goddess Durga over evil and receive her blessings.
General Devotees
Religious Experts
Importance of Rituals
General Devotees
Enjoy the experience of festivities and community gatherings. Focus is on being together and enjoying cultural heritage
Religious Experts
Focus on the correct performance of rituals to obtain divine blessings.
- Event
- Durga Puja
- Location
- Delhi & West Bengal, India
- Focus
- Pandal celebrations, rituals, devotee gatherings
- Key Celebrations
- Maha Ashtami; thematic pandals
- Notable Pandals
- Chittaranjan Park (Delhi), Kolaghat (West Bengal), Kanthi Nandanik Durgotsav Committee (West Bengal), Arunachal Durga Puja Committee (West Bengal)
Sources
Durga Puja 2025: 10 Must-Visit Durga Pandals in Bengaluru for Epic Dandiya Nights
Delhi’s must-visit Durga Puja pandals for Ashtami and Navami you can’t miss
Durga Puja 2025: Chittaranjan Park Durga Puja Pandal Takes Inspiration From Satyajit Ray's Sonar Kella