This year, Kolkata's Durga Puja pandals have outdone themselves with innovative themes, breathtaking artistry and attention to detail.

From unique light and shadow displays to innovatively designed pandal structures, check out the best places to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata in 2024.

Telebhaja, a quintessential Bengali snack, holds a special place during Durga Puja. These deep-fried fritters, made from a variety of vegetables, fish, or meat, are a must-have while pandal hopping. Here’s a list of six of the best spots in Kolkata to indulge in telebhaja during the festive seaso.

Durga Puja in Kolkata is one of the most famous festivals in the city and symbolises the worship of Goddess Durga. The festival is knwn for its vibrant celebrations that attract millions of devotees and tourists every year.

A Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata replicates the underwater metro, showcasing realistic interiors including escalators and seats.

A demonstration demanding justice for a doctor’s rape and murder occurred at a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal, highlighting community concerns.

Durga Puja is a festival dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga – daughter, mother, warrior and defeater of demons

Explore Kolkata's Jagat Mukherjee Park Pandal as it combines underwater Metro aesthetics with eco-awareness themes during Durga Puja 2024.

Lalabagan Nabankur Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata gains popularity for eco-friendly approach with thousands of saplings in pandal.

Har aurat mei Durga hai,” and this is why we try to replicate the features and figure of an actual woman while making the idol, said Biswajit Haldar, a 24-year-old idol maker.

During this bright festive season, communities are highly enthusiastic, in their festive spirit. Local organizers go head-to-head to craft magnificent