Overview

• At Hazra Park in Kolkata, organizers opened a 30‑foot Durga idol under the theme ‘Drishtikon,’ which they describe as the city’s tallest this year.
• Chetla Agrani Club unveiled a Samudra Manthan–inspired pandal featuring a massive Shivalinga crafted from over three crore rudraksha beads, with added crowd‑safety measures in place.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate the Santosh Mitra Square ‘Operation Sindoor’ pandal and a BJP Puja at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre on Thursday night.
• Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that a permanent ‘Durga Angan’ complex to showcase Puja crafts and culture has cabinet clearance, land identified near New Town’s Eco Park, and a two‑year completion timeline.
• Beyond Kolkata, Ranchi committees opened military‑themed ‘Operation Sindoor’ displays—one inaugurated by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar—while Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha launched multiple Agartala pandals.