Kolkata is getting adorned with majestic pandals, lights, and intricacies to welcome Maa Durga. We are impatiently counting the days to celebrate the five days of Durga Puja with pomp and glory. Like every other year, artists, clubs, and authorities started working relentlessly for months to elevate grand festivities. Iconic pandals in South Kolkata are getting decked up with magnificent decor and installations. We cannot wait to explore these legendary pandals and offer prayers to Maa Durga.
Celebrate Durga Puja By Visiting These Iconic Pandals In South Kolkata
1. Ekdalia Evergreen Club
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Durga puja pandal hopping in South Kolkata is incomplete without visiting Ekdalia Evergreen Club. Nestled in Ballygunge, the majestic construction grabs every visitor’s attention with its splendour. This year, this renowned club is recreating Puri’s Jagannath Temple. Ekdalia is preparing to add to the festivities magnificently with its beautifully themed puja in 2024. According to several reports, Puri’s famous goja prasad will remain available here during the celebrations.
2. Deshapriya Park
If you ask a Kolkatan about Dokkhin Kolkata’r Durga Pujo (South Kolkata’s Durga Puja), one name that will be common in most recommendations is Deshapriya Park. This legendary puja committee has a special theme to celebrate Durga Puja this year. The theme is “Ebar Bhubaneswari” and the pandal construction is ongoing in full swing. Artist Pradip Rudra Pal is crafting idols for this iconic puja pandal in South Kolkata. As of now, not a lot is known about the pandal’s exact representation. Add Deshapriya Park to your pandal hopping list to understand the theme and witness its magnificence.
3. Suruchi Sangha
Visitors wait over 45 minutes to an hour to enter Suruchi Sangha’s Durga Puja pandal and witness its excellence. Undoubtedly, it is one of South Kolkata’s most loved puja pandals to explore. The club decided on a one-of-a-kind theme this year. Sprawling over a huge area, the artists are building the pandal with the theme of “Purano Sei Diner Kotha” translating to about the old days.
4. Iconic Pandals In South Kolkata: Chetla Agrani
One of the best pandal hopping experiences in South Kolkata is the proximity of the renowned pandals. While visiting the above-mentioned pandals, you will find Chetla Agrani nearby. Make sure to add it to your pujo plans as the theme is interesting and important at the same time. Intending to spread a social message, the theme of this year’s puja is Ganga Dushon (pollution of River Ganga).
5. Badamtala Ashar Sangha
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One of the most special aspects of South Kolkata’s puja pandals is the innovative ideas showcased in embellishing pandals. The famous Badamtala Ashar Sangha has come up with a unique theme of “Utsober Chalchitre”. Durga Puja celebrations have transformed over the years. The idea behind the theme is to focus on the transition of festivities.
How excited are you for Durga Puja? Buy the comfiest shoes and get ready to walk a lot.
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