Overview

• Kolkata’s Hazra Park Durgotsab opened its 83rd edition with a 30‑foot Durga idol under the theme ‘Drishtikon’, billed by organisers as the city’s tallest.
• Ranchi committees unveiled ‘Operation Sindoor’ pandals depicting the Pahalgam attack and India’s response, with models, themed lighting and a laser show, alongside large replica structures like Angkor Wat.
• Puri artisans said they are crafting around 50 idols including a rope‑based 25‑foot Goshani Durga described by sculptors as the biggest in India and expected to take about 30 days to complete.
• Delhi’s CR Park marked multiple golden jubilees with landmark themes such as a Sonar Kella fort, a Mahishadal Rajbari setup and a 50,000‑diya display, paired with crowd‑management measures and security support.
• Regional traditions stood out at Agartala’s Durgabari, where a 12‑foot two‑armed idol receives meat and fish prasad and a Tripura State Rifles gun salute, while Kolkata malls launched Patachitra and lotus‑themed mandaps with cultural programmes.