Durga Puja 2025: A Festival of Unity, Culture and Celebration

Bhubaneswar (01/10/2025): As autumn arrives, India embraces its most vibrant festival — Durga Puja.

Streets sparkle with lights, dhak beats echo through neighbourhoods, and the aroma of incense and bhog fills the air.

More than a religious observance, Durga Puja has become a cultural phenomenon that unites people across regions, languages, and communities. Kolkata: The Heart of the Festivities In Kolkata, the festival unfolds like grand theatre.

Thousands of theme-based pandals transform the city into an open-air museum, from mythological recreations to installations carrying powerful social messages.

Neighbourhoods like Kumartuli, College Square, and Ballygunge attract lakhs of visitors daily, while cultural performances, late-night addas, and rituals keep the city awake round the clock. Delhi NCR: Blending Tradition with Modernity- In Delhi and Gurugram, Durga Puja reflects both heritage and innovation.

Committees have created eco-friendly pandals, hosting theatre, music concerts, and celebrity events.

The traditional community feasts — bhog served with warmth — have become a unifying highlight, drawing people from all backgrounds. Celebrations Across India- Beyond the east, the Puja spirit thrives in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad.

From the artistic idols of Powai and Chembur to Bengaluru’s sustainable celebrations, the festival has grown into a truly pan-Indian cultural event, embracing diversity and inclusivity. Eco-Friendly Celebrations- This year, sustainability is in the spotlight.

Organisers are turning to biodegradable decorations, clay idols, and natural dyes.

Many pandals have swapped thermocol for jute and paper, setting a model for eco-conscious festivities. A Joyful Farewell- The celebrations will culminate with Vijaya Dashami, when idols are immersed with music, dance, and chants.

The farewell is emotional — a mix of devotion, hope, and the promise of the Goddess’s return next year.