Disney Land, Egyptian Pyramids: 10 unique Durga Puja pandals in 2023

This year's Tala Baroari Durgotsab pandal in Kolkata is dedicated to highlighting the artistic and literary talents of Abanindranath Tagore, Rabindranath Tagore's immensely brilliant nephew.

Pallir Yubak Brinda Club in Central Kolkata replicates India's moon mission with 'Chandralok-e Uma.' It features Goddess Durga in the Vikram lander and offers visitors a dynamic moon landing experience.

The theme for the Sreebhumi Sporting Club Durga Puja pandal is Paris Disney Land. It includes 11 pink, white, and lavender towers, two chariots, and ten Disney characters.

Sodepur Nabin Sangha in Kolkata has created a Durga Puja pandal inspired by the iconic wizarding school, complete with the towering castle, Hogwarts Express, and magical details.

Santoshpur's Pathuriaghata Pancher Pally addresses the social taboo of menstrual hygiene through the theme 'Ritumati,' aiming to challenge the enduring stigma surrounding menstruation.

Belgharia 17 Pally presents a distinctive theme: an Egyptian pyramid-inspired pandal. It features four pyramids on white sand, adorned with hieroglyphs, carvings, and outside sculptures resembling camels and mummies.

In the Kalyani Durga Puja Pandal, the Luminous Club has recreated Macau's famed Grand Lisboa Hotel.

In its second year, the New Town Sarbojanin Durgatsav Samity, has centred its theme around 'Komalgandhar,' featuring tranquil raga-inspired melodies within the pandal.

The Maitri Sangha on Motilal Nehru Road between Tridhara and Maddox Square has created an excellent Durga idol and pandal out of metal scraps.