Kolkata is waiting for its biggest festival of the year, Durga Puja! With just a few days left, the city will soon see people visiting different pandals to seek blessings, enjoying late-night food and soaking in the festive mood. However, the preparations have already begun, and the famous Park Street in Kolkata, where Allen Park is hosting Durga Puja for the first time, is decorated in a way that almost feels unreal. Scroll down to see how it looks!
Kolkata’s Park Street Gets A Festive Makeover For Durga Puja
On social media, you might have seen several users sharing unbelievable images of Park Street in Kolkata decorated for the Durga Puja festival.
Infra Adda of West Bengal shared a glimpse of Park Street, and it looks heavenly. The video was posted with, “Park Street lit up for Durga Puja? Nah, that has to be AI. Or is it? Come see it for yourself. Do visit Park Street this Durga Puja!” The trees along the road were decorated with lights, while beam lights illuminated the road.
Park Street lit up for Durga Puja? Nah, that has to be AI
Or is it?Come see it for yourselfbDo visit Park Street this Durga Puja! 🪔🌟 https://t.co/aElYSNnAdB
— Infra Adda of West Bengal (@InfraAddaofWB) October 11, 2026
Shinjini Mitra (@thelazy_bun) shared that she was the first in her bloodline to witness Durga Puja at Allen Park on Park Street. In the video, she also showed the gorgeous decorations. She also calls it a best gift the city gave her.
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Another X user, Sangita Das (@Angle_Sangita), wrote, “Kolkata’s Park Street last night all glowing for Durga Puja.” In the photo, you can see colourful lights that even made the trees look colourful, making a drive down the road feel like it should never end.
Kolkata’s Park Street last night all glowing for Durga Puja.
#AtmaSakshatkar
राम मनोहर लोहिया
#MaaBrahmacharini https://t.co/tNetDHHRgH— 💫𝓢𝓐𝓝𝓖𝓘𝓣𝓐 𝓓𝓐𝓢 (@Angle_Sangita) October 12, 2026
The video posted by Subhasis Dey (@suvo.suvo8) looks like AI at first glance. The street is decorated with a Durga Mata figure at the entrance, and it is glowing so brightly that it is impossible not to be left awestruck.
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Also Read: 10 Iconic Kolkata Food Spots To Hit During Durga Puja When Pandal Hopping Makes You Hungry
Allen Park Hosting First-Ever Durga Puja
For the first time ever, Allen Park on Park Street is hosting Durga Puja. Earlier, it used to host only Christmas and New Year celebrations. The event is organised by Kolkata Sanatani Sangha, and the theme is inspired by Lord Shiva’s powerful Tandava dance. The pandal is designed by artist Subrata Chowdhury.
You can expect Varanasi-style evening aarti, Baul music performances and an Ashtami night jagrata involving 5,000 women. The festivities will also feature Nabami Nabadurga Puja and sindur khela on Dashami.
What is your reaction to this decoration? Tell us in the comments below!
Also Read: 10 Iconic Kolkata Food Spots To Hit During Durga Puja When Pandal Hopping Makes You Hungry
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/ @suvo.suvo8 & X/ @Angle_Sangita
FAQs
Why is Durga Puja celebrated?
The Durga Puja celebrated the victory of good over evil and honours Goddess Durga.
How many days is Durga Puja celebrated?
Durga Puja is celebrated for five days.
What is the difference between Durga Puja and Navratri?
Durga Puja mainly celebrates Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura, while Navratri honours the nine forms of Goddess Durga over nine nights.
What is Sindur Khela?
Sindur Khela is a Durga Puja ritual in which married women apply vermilion to Goddess Durga and to one another.
