Durga Puja 2025 in pics: Preparations in full swing in West Bengal ahead of biggest festival

Residents of West Bengal are gearing up to celebrate the biggest festival of the state with full favour and grandeur. (@ians_india / X)

This year, the 5-day long festival of Durga Puja starts on September 28. Here's how the state is preparing for Durga Puja. (Photo: X)

Artists give final touches to a clay idol at a community puja pandal in Kolkata, ahead of Durga puja festival. (Photo credit: X/@ians_india)

Ahead of the Durga Puja, Rourkela Municipal Corporation has intensified sanitation efforts. (Photo: X)

From clean toilets to well-maintained parks, chowks & public spaces, the city is all set to welcome festivities with a clean, vibrant look. (Photo: X)

Preparations underway for the upcoming Durga Puja festival in Kolkata. (Photo credit: X/@ians_india)

An artisan paints a clay idol at a workshop, ahead of the celebrations of Durga Puja. (Photo: X)