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Durga Puja 2026: Explore 6 Must-See Kolkata Theme Pandals This Pujo Season!
- •A community Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata features an installation inspired by Rajasthan's traditional Gangaur festival, bringing a touch of Rajasthani culture to the city.
- •Samaj Sebi Sangha's 2026 Durga Puja theme pays tribute to legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar on his birth centenary, showcasing his life, cinematic journey, and legacy through exhibitions.
- •Ekdalia Evergreen's 2026 Durga Puja theme is based on the Somnath Temple in Gujarat, replicating the famous temple's architectural and cultural identity.
- •Ballygunge Cultural Association's 76th Durga Puja in 2026, themed ‘Jojon’, focuses on connection and unity while preserving traditional Durga idol features and implementing a zero-waste initiative.
- •Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin Durgotsab's 2026 theme, ‘O Ganga Tumi Boichho Keno’, explores the River Ganga's deep connection with Kolkata's history, heritage, culture, and its importance to Kumartuli's idol-makers.
- •Tala Prattoy returns in 2026, celebrating Durga Puja as an art form that creates new layers of understanding, with an installation conceptualized by artist Susanta Shibani Paul.
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Notable theme pandals for Durga Puja 2026 include a Gangaur-inspired installation from Rajasthan, Samaj Sebi Sangha's tribute to Uttam Kumar, Ekdalia Evergreen's Somnath Temple replica, Ballygunge Cultural Association's 'Jojon' concept focusing on connection, Kumartuli Park's exploration of the River Ganga, and Tala Prattoy's celebration of Durga Puja art.
Samaj Sebi Sangha's 2026 Durga Puja theme pays tribute to the legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar on his birth centenary, focusing on his life, cinematic journey, and legacy through photographs and audio-visual displays.
For its 76th Durga Puja in 2026 featuring the theme 'Jojon', the association has introduced a zero-waste initiative involving recycled branding materials, plastic-waste collection drives, and floral waste composting, all while preserving the traditional facial features and form of Goddess Durga.
