Streets covered with yellow lights, huge pandals on every corner and people dressed up in brand new clothes. All this means that the festival of Durga Puja has begun. It is a grand festival, devoted towards honouring and worshipping Maa Durga. This annual celebration is one of the biggest festivals in Kolkata. The reason behind this festival lies in the story of how Maa Durga killed the demon king, Mahishasura. We observe Durga Puja during the period of Sharad Navratri. If you are in Kokalata for Pujo this year, then pandal hopping is an activity you just can’t miss. While there are many beautiful pandals to visit, see these unique ones in Kolkata to revel in the festivities.
The number of pandals to visit can get pretty overwhelming because all of them are magnificent! Here is a list of our top recommendations for unique pandals you can’t miss this 2025.
One of the most elegant and grand Durga Puja pandals is set by ‘The Mudiali Club’. To make this year’s pandal moe magnificent and magical, they had circling towers and white lotus flowers hanging from the roof.
Address: 37, SR Das Rd, Mudiali, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026
One of the most aesthetically beautiful Durga Pujo pandal in Kolkata, the Mudiali club in Rashbehari where traditon meets grandeur every year and a magic like this is created.
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This pandal honours the Bengali language with the theme “Ami Banglai Bolchi” (I speak in Bengali). This theme reflects how Kolkata’s Durga Puja tradition engages with contemporary social and political issues through art and culture.
Address: 122, Vivekananda Rd, Simla, Machuabazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700006
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Bengalis hold a sacred place in their hearts for fictional detectives like Feluda or Byomkesh Bakshi. This pandal is the perfect tribute to the one and only ‘Satyanweshi Byomkesh’. It is based on the iconic character created by the renowned Bengali writer Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay.
Address: 530, Dum Dum Park Rd, Dum Dum Park, South Dumdum, West Bengal
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Ever seen a pandal with an aquarium theme? This Lalabagan Nabankur pandal is turned into a man-made aquatic theme with real fish present! How cool is that? Be sure to take your kids here; they will be fascinated by this magical scenery.
Address: H9QG+8PR, Raja Dinendra St, Manicktala, Sahitya Parishad, Ward Number 15, Kolkata, West Bengal 700006
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During Durga Puja season, we see many unique pandals, and this one will be at the top of your list this year! Inspired by the culture of tea, the theme for this pandal is “Cha Pan Utor”.
Address: 50, Alipore Park Rd, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027
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Adorned with over three crore rudrakhs, this pandal is inspired by the theme “Amrit Kumbher Shondhane” or ‘In Search of the Nectar’. The pandal prominently depicts the scene of Samudra Manthan with a huge Shivalinga installed right at the centre.
Address: Chetla Agrani Club, 27/B, Jainuddin Mistry Lane, Chetla, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027
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Last but not least, the grand Behala Notun Dal Durgapandal. As you enter this pandal, you will be transported to a different time altogether. They have recreated the ‘Shibani Dham’ theme. It houses a huge Lord Shiva idol, and facing it is the shrine of Goddess Durga.
Address: 16, Sashi Bhushan Mukerjee Rd, Auddy Bagan Basti, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700034
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While there are many pandals to visit all over Kolkata, these ones are our top picks. Revel in the Durga Puja festivities and seek blessings from Maa Durga this year.
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