5 Famous Kolkata Durga Puja Pandals and Themes of 2018 : There are literally thousands of Kolkata Durga Puja Pandals & Themes but some stand out more than others, as a result of their captivating decorations.
Do be aware that the popular & Creative, award-winning pandals get crowded though! It's not uncommon for serpentine lines to stretch a mile in the evenings on Saptami (seventh day of Navaratri), Ashtami (eighth day of Navaratri) and Navami (ninth day of Navaratri). However, these days many pandals open early and accept visitors from Sashthi (sixth day of Navaratri) or even earlier.
Much of the crowd can also be avoided by visiting the pandals during the puja times.
Bagbazar
One of the oldest Durga Puja pandals and Pratima( Statue of Maa Durga) in Kolkata, is celebrating its centenary in 2018. The pandal is a relatively simple one with emphasis on tradition and culture. However, it always attracts because of its strikingly beautiful idol of Maa Durga. An exhibition is held on its grounds, with carnival rides and stalls, as well. The sindoor khela ritual on Dashami (the last day of the festival), whereby married women place red sindoor (powder) on the idol before it's taken for immersion, is also renowned. People come from all over the city and districts to see it.
Location: North Kolkata, along the river in Bagbazaar. Near the Bagbazar Launch Ghat and Bagbazar Kolkata Circular Railway Station. The closest Metro railway station is Shayambazar.
Kumartuli Park
Kumartuli Park is a relatively young attractive pandal, having been sine 1995, but one that has become deservedly popular. It's particularly special because it takes place in the area where many of the Durga Maa idols are handcrafted by professional clay modelers. The organizers believe in thinking outside the box when it comes to themes, featuring fusion art, so expect the unexpected! In year 2018, the theme harks back to the time when Lord Krishna would play his flute for humanity.
College Square
College Square has a really Pictorial setting beside a lake and the whole area is illuminated for the festival. Established in 1948, Understandably, the crowd flocks to this pandal to see the sparkling lights and their reflection on the water.
Mohammad Ali Park
It's located in a Central More and Another famous crowd puller with an elaborate display that showcases magnificent architecture of monuments. The puja was started in Sine 1969 and the idol has a classic ethereal look.
The pandal is celebrating its 50th anniversary and features Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan in 2018, inspired by the film Padmavaat. The inside is a replica of the of the courtyard from the fort's palace, while the overall structure is that of the main palace.
Santosh Mitra Square
Sealdah Sarbojanin Durgotsav Founded in 1936, It was renamed Santosh Mitra Square in 1996 and rose to fame in 1997 with a innovative theme. The Pandal has remained popular and is known for its remarkable art work. You can expect to be dazzled! The feature is a chariot made out of silver in 2018
Do be aware that the popular & Creative, award-winning pandals get crowded though! It's not uncommon for serpentine lines to stretch a mile in the evenings on Saptami (seventh day of Navaratri), Ashtami (eighth day of Navaratri) and Navami (ninth day of Navaratri). However, these days many pandals open early and accept visitors from Sashthi (sixth day of Navaratri) or even earlier.
Much of the crowd can also be avoided by visiting the pandals during the puja times.
Bagbazar
Location: North Kolkata, along the river in Bagbazaar. Near the Bagbazar Launch Ghat and Bagbazar Kolkata Circular Railway Station. The closest Metro railway station is Shayambazar.
Kumartuli Park
Kumartuli Park is a relatively young attractive pandal, having been sine 1995, but one that has become deservedly popular. It's particularly special because it takes place in the area where many of the Durga Maa idols are handcrafted by professional clay modelers. The organizers believe in thinking outside the box when it comes to themes, featuring fusion art, so expect the unexpected! In year 2018, the theme harks back to the time when Lord Krishna would play his flute for humanity.
College Square
College Square has a really Pictorial setting beside a lake and the whole area is illuminated for the festival. Established in 1948, Understandably, the crowd flocks to this pandal to see the sparkling lights and their reflection on the water.
Mohammad Ali Park
It's located in a Central More and Another famous crowd puller with an elaborate display that showcases magnificent architecture of monuments. The puja was started in Sine 1969 and the idol has a classic ethereal look.
The pandal is celebrating its 50th anniversary and features Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan in 2018, inspired by the film Padmavaat. The inside is a replica of the of the courtyard from the fort's palace, while the overall structure is that of the main palace.
Santosh Mitra Square
Sealdah Sarbojanin Durgotsav Founded in 1936, It was renamed Santosh Mitra Square in 1996 and rose to fame in 1997 with a innovative theme. The Pandal has remained popular and is known for its remarkable art work. You can expect to be dazzled! The feature is a chariot made out of silver in 2018
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