DURGA PUJA — KOLKATA 2026 IN PICTURES

KOLKATA THROUGH THE EYES OF ITS PUJAS

Every autumn, Kolkata transforms itself into a vast open-air exhibition of faith, art, imagination and community. From traditional household celebrations to spectacular neighbourhood pandals, Durga Puja brings together the many faces of the city in one extraordinary cultural celebration.

The Vanguard Report presents a photographic journey across Kolkata, documenting the Durga idols and pandals that give the city its distinctive festive character.

This page is dedicated to the artists, craftsmen, organisers, communities and countless people whose work and devotion make Kolkata's Durga Puja possible.

Explore Kolkata. Discover the Pandals. Witness the Art.

THE VANGUARD REPORT
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