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Top Five Durga Pujas in Bongaon You Must Visit in 2026
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News18•15-10-2026, 20:34
Top Five Durga Pujas in Bongaon You Must Visit in 2026
- •The border town of Bongaon in North 24 Parganas attracts visitors every year with its diverse and innovative Durga Puja celebrations alongside Kolkata.
- •Pratapgarh Sporting Club features a special Mukhosher Arale or Behind the Mask theme as its major attraction this year.
- •Oikya Sammilani has designed its pandal as a replica of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir complete with chandeliers, divine idols, and CCTV security.
- •Egiye Cholo club has built its pandal in the replica of Gujarat's Somnath Temple decorated with fountains and lighting.
- •Shimultala Iron Gate Sporting Club highlights bamboo craftsmanship using baskets and kulo, while Gandhipally Vivekananda Sporting Club showcases a plastic-free Bangaliana theme celebrating Bengali heritage.
Key Questions Answered
The five major puja pandals in the border town of Bongaon that attract visitors with their diverse themes and decorations are Pratapgarh Sporting Club, Oikya Sammilani, Egiye Cholo, Shimultala Iron Gate Sporting Club, and Gandhipally Vivekananda Sporting Club.
Oikya Sammilani, one of the traditional pujas of Bongaon, has designed its pandal in the replica of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, enhanced by chandeliers, lighting work, and the idol of Lord Rama.
Shimultala Iron Gate Sporting Club drew attention with its pandal made entirely of bamboo, featuring extraordinary craftsmanship by artists using bamboo strips, baskets, winnowing fans, and small pieces of bamboo along with special interior lighting.
