Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Deshapriya Park Pandal Remains, Disrupting Park Use
After a big festival called Durga Puja, the temporary buildings, called pandals, are supposed to be taken down.
But at Deshapriya Park, the main building is still there, even though the festival ended weeks ago.
This is because the organizers held other events there.
Because of this, people can't use the park for running, playing cricket, or other activities.
The city government wants the organizers to take the pandal down quickly so people can use the park, but it is taking longer than expected.
The ground has become damaged, affecting the ability to play sports.
Durga Puja pandal at Deshapriya Park remains standing more than three weeks after the event.
The delay has forced cricket clubs to suspend practice sessions and impacted public use of the park.
Puja organizers cite Lakshmi and Kali Puja events as reasons for the delay.
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) urges faster dismantling but has limited power.
The ground condition has deteriorated with holes and waste, making it difficult to use.
- Who
- Deshapriya Park Durga Puja Committee, Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC)
- What
- Delayed dismantling of the Durga Puja pandal, impacting park usage.
- When
- More than three weeks after Durga Puja concluded
- Where
- Deshapriya Park, Kolkata
- Why
- The delay is due to Lakshmi and Kali Puja events and the time required for dismantling the structure, causing disruption to park activities.
Park Users & Cricket Clubs
Durga Puja Committee
Timely Pandal Removal
Park Users & Cricket Clubs
Demand the prompt removal of the pandal to restore park usability for sports and recreation.
Durga Puja Committee
Cite post-Puja events and dismantling logistics as reasons for the delay.
Ground Maintenance
Park Users & Cricket Clubs
Express concern over the ground's condition and the need for repairs.
Durga Puja Committee
Commit to flattening the ground and fixing holes after dismantling.
- Location
- Deshapriya Park, Kolkata
- Event
- Durga Puja
- Pandal Dismantling Time
- Ongoing, estimated two more weeks
- Affected Activities
- Cricket practice, jogging, general park use
- KMC Role
- Urging, but limited influence
- Puja Committee Reasoning
- Lakshmi and Kali Puja events