As Durga Puja 2024 approaches, the vibrant streets of Kolkata have started to transform into a grand spectacle of art, culture, and devotion. Each year, the city outdoes itself with elaborately themed pandals that blend tradition with contemporary creativity, making this festival a visual treat. From surreal recreations of ancient temples to modern-day marvels inspired by global art movements, Kolkata’s pandals are not just venues for worship—they’re immersive experiences that transport visitors to another world. Here’s your guide to the most breathtaking themed pandals you absolutely cannot miss in Durga Puja 2024. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Puja hopper, these masterpieces promise to leave you awe-inspired.

　　Sodepur Sahid Colony Sharbojonin Durgotsav

　　An idol so tall that its making its entry to the Limca Book of Records! Enamoured with a gold finish, this idol is set to be the tallest to be ever made in the history of the festival.

　　Santosh Mitra Square

　　Using thousands of LED screens, the organisers at Santosh Mitra Square have attempted a recreation of the famous Sphere at Las Vegas. It is quite a creation with a jumbo sphere changing displays digitally to enthral visitors

　　Jagat Mukherjee Park

　　Welcome to Jagat Mukherjee Park, where they have recreated India’s first underwater metro service, which launched in Kolkata this year. This impressive installation, featuring a replica of the iconic Howrah Maidan Metro Station—the country's first underwater metro station—carries a powerful message about the dangers of water pollution and its impact on aquatic and marine life. Through this creative display, they aim to inspire environmental awareness and spread a positive message to all visitors.

　　Dakhindari Youth Club

　　Inspired by the works of cinematic genius Tapan Sinha, this pandal is an ode to his legacy, the man who created legendary films like Bawarchi staring Rajesh Khanna, Golpo Holeo Shotti staring Rabi Ghosh and many more. Organizers claim its taken over 1 crore to bring the idea to life in this pandal.

　　Chetla Agrani

　　Chetla Agrani celebrates its iconic puja with the theme of 'Ganga Pollution' this year. Designed by Subrata Banerjee once again, this year's pandal showcases the many facets of river pollution and how it impacts the lives of the people living around the river. The pandal opens to public on the evening of October 5th.

　　Dumdum Park Tarun Dol

　　Themed after the Indigo Revolution of 1859, this pandal is showcasing the various aspects of textile making, weaving and dying through creative renditions. Walk inside the pandal to discover historic trivia about the key struggle from Bengal that started the premise of the rebellion for Freedom from the British colonial rule.