Durga Puja 2025: 14 Unique Pandals In Kolkata With Themes That Will Make You Think

Unique Durga Puja Pandals Kolkata

Durga Puja 2025 celebrations have taken over Kolkata, and communities have unveiled their unique pandal designs. Some are futuristic, some are eco-friendly, and some are based on social themes. We have compiled a list of the most unique Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata. So, even if you are not in the city, you can still get a glimpse of these mesmerising visuals here. 

14 Unique Durga Puja Pandals In Kolkata 2025

1. Beliaghata 33 Palli

This pandal follows the essential theme of life: food, clothing, and shelter. Named Tin Tin, Sarta Tin, it is designed by Shibsankar Das. It is one of the best-themed pandals this year, complete with art and symbolism.

Theme: Food, Clothing, and Shelter
Where: P-225/1, CIT Rd, Subhas Sarobar Park, Phool Bagan, Beleghata, Kolkata, West Bengal

2. Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra

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This club has created an amazing 3D pandal called ‘The Aura’. It is impressive and includes futuristic elements. This Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata also touches upon the theme of spirituality.

Theme: The Aura
Where: Tank No. 2, Dum Dum Park, South Dumdum, West Bengal

3. Sodepur Pansila Thakurbari

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Ever come across a pandal dedicated to fathers? This one, themed ‘Shricharaneshu’ or ‘At Your Feet’, thanks fathers for their contributions in our lives. The pandal also focuses on the love and silent struggles of working fathers.

Theme: Shricharaneshu
Where: Deshbandhu Nagar, Makal Tala, Anandapally, Kolkata, Khardaha, West Bengal

4. Alipore Sarbojonin

Alipore Sarbojonin has presented the theme Chaa (chai/tea) this year. Artistic paintings on the walls feature 3D effects. This pandal will showcase how chai has played an important role in shaping our Indian history, trade and society. This pandal is truly mesmerising, right? 

Theme: Chaa
Where: 50, Alipore Park Rd, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal

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5. Haridevpur 41 Pally Club

The pandal, themed Sopan, highlights the impact of technology on daily life, health, wellness and society. It also showcases a concept of robots controlling humans. 

Theme: Sopan
Where: 276, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Haridevpur, Paschim Putiary, Kolkata, West Bengal

6. Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja

A must-visit pandal by the Kashi Bose Lane community. It is themed ‘Pakhdondi’, which means hypocrisy. This pandal is not only colourful but also visually striking.

Theme: Pakhdondi
Where: 5/1, Kashi Bose Ln, Manicktala, Darjipara, Kolkata, West Bengal

7. Suruchi Sangha Durga Puja

The theme ‘Ahuti’ of this Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata pays tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Indian freedom fighters. 

Theme: Ahuti
Where: 500 and 505, Station Rd, Block M, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal

8. Samajsebi Sangha 2025

This pandal follows the theme of ‘Pather Panchali’, focusing on the journey of life in rural Kolkata. The pandal will also showcase the events surrounding the riots of Kolkata in 1946. 

Theme: Pather Panchali
Where: 24a, Lake View Rd, Hemanta Mukherjee Sarani, Lake Terrace, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal

9. Arjunpur Amra Sabai Durga Puja

The theme ‘Mukho Mukhi’ is futuristic, showing Durga Maa as a warrior with steel armour and a crown. It also showcases ‘cosmic eye’, stars, and celestial bodies. 

Theme: Mukho Mukhi
Where: NC-15, Arjunpur Rd, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal

10. Tala Prattoy

Some pandals are specifically designed to reflect social causes and the realities of society. The theme of ‘Beej Angan’ reflects the role of agriculture, food adulteration, and rapid inflation of essential commodities. Thought-provoking and socially relevant.

Theme: Beej Angan
Where: Tala, 8/1 Rajkumar Chatterjee Road, Kolkata

11. Dakshindari Youth Durga Puja

This pandal is themed ‘Dahan’ (burning), representing the inner turmoil and mental struggles we carry. Their theme this year is both powerful and emotional. 

Theme: Dahan
Where: 17 No, Playground, Dakshindari Rd, Ward Number 35, Kolkata, South Dumdum, West Bengal

12. Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha

With the theme, ‘Prosno’, this Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata is one of the most magical ones in South Kolkata and should not be missed at any cost. Basically, this pandal’s theme focuses on internal struggle and societal pressures on the human mind.

Theme: Prosno
Where: 700039, Rajdanga Chakraborty Para, Sector A, East Kolkata Twp, Kolkata, West Bengal

13. Barisha Club

This year, Barisha Club introduced a new theme, ‘Shunno Prithibi’ or ‘Zero World’. It is designed like a circus and features vibrant dances and performances.

Theme: Shunno Prithibi
Where: 50, Santosh Roy Rd, Sakher Bazar, Purba Barisha, Kolkata, West Bengal

14. Dum Dum Park Tarun Sangha

This year’s theme of Dum Dum Park Tarun Sangha pandal is ‘Satyanweshi Byomkesh’, who is a fictional yet famous Bengali detective.

Theme: Satyanweshi Byomkesh
Where: 530, Dum Dum Park Rd, Dum Dum Park, South Dumdum, West Bengal

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Among all these unique Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata this year, which one caught your eye? Let us know!

Cover Image Courtesy: Dakshindari Youths/ Instagram and Beliaghata 33 Palli/ Instagram 

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Ashmeet Guliani: A coffee lover at heart, Ashmeet is a writer who enjoys exploring new cafes and discovering hidden gems. When not working, she is found reading, playing with dogs, or dreaming up a new coffee recipe to try.