The excitement of visiting Durga Puja pandals was always so high ever since we were kids. For us it was only about the fun, food, and enjoyment, but for our parents it was about the beauty and calm of the pandals. What if I tell you that the new India has some exciting durga puja pandals for kids as well?
How will you feel visiting a harry potter style durga puja pandal? Wait, I know you are also doubtful that such pandals even exist or not? But yes, the creativity in terms of decorating pandals have gone far from mine and yours thinking. Today, there are harry potter style durga puja pandals and even mini Disney lands as well. Scroll to discover the location of such interesting and beautiful durga puja pandals.
1. Palasuni Durga Puja Pandal
The Palasuni Committee in Bhubaneshwar continues its tradition of creating a unique pandal since years. This time they opted for an eco-friendly pandal made up of dry fruits shells collected from the tribal-dominated districts of the state. This pandal has one of the tallest, 22-feet idol in the city which was made by a group of craftsman from Cuttack. If you are in and around Bhubaneshwar, make sure to visit this dry fruits shells surrounded pandal carefully.
2. Puchcas Pandal
Without street food dura puja is always empty. This Puchca pandal in Behala, South Kolkata fuses food and festival together. They used vast amount of Puchcas and Dona plates as their main decor elements. Dona leaves were carefully plucked, stitched, and skill fully hand-stitched together to maintain the essence of Kolkata’s street food culture.
3. Disney Land Durga Puja
Sreebhumi sporting club in Kolkata is known for its exclusivity, and high-profile status when it comes to durga puja decoration every year. This time they have chosen the grand theme of ‘Disneyland’ with beautiful pink and purple lighting effect all over. Tickets to California for the actual Disney land might be a doubtful yes for you, but tickets for Kolkata’s mini Disney land durga puja should definitely be a yes!
4. Harry Potter Durga Puja
Alert Potterheads! The Sodepur Nabodoy Sangha Durgaotsob has decided to take you on a nostalgic walk down memory lane to Hogwarts. They are building a durga puja pandal with the iconic Harry Potter Hogwarts theme. Situated in Paragans district of West Bengal, Sodepur this eye conic Durga Puja Pandal is a must visit this time.
5. Pyramid Pandal
Belgharia 17 Pally of Kolkata came up with a special pandal that looks just like the iconic Egyptian Pyramids. It has 66 feet tall four pyramids inside the premises. For the exact feel of Egypt, white sand is also added as a part of the decoration. So this durga puja, do not miss the mini Egypt in India.
6. Chandra Lok Theme Durga Puja
The organizers of a durga puja in Kolkata replicated India’s successful moon mission Chandrayan 3. The goddess inside tha pandal is inside the replica of Vikram – the lander of Chandrayan 3. Even the small tunnel leading to the main area of pandal has photos of various scientists along with some information about them.
7. Ritumati Theme Durga Puja
This pandal in Central Kolkata is raising taboo surrounding menstruation. This pandal of Pathuriaghata Pancher Palli is spreading awareness about the need for menstrual hygiene as it is a normal aspect of a woman’s life. They are making this common thing actually common in the society.
Isn’t it amazing how India is evolving and growing in terms of spreading awareness along with creativity?
Fusing international culture in an Indian manner requires great effort and brain. Who thought the famous lion of the Egyptian pyramid could be taken as ‘Mata ka Sher’. Mad4India feels pleasure in sharing the unexplored priceless stories about India. Share it with everyone you know and together, let’s embrace the beauty of our Indian culture.
Make sure to visit these pandals and do leave a comment if you are going anytime soon.
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