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How Kolkata is getting ready for Durga Puja | In pics

Kolkata unveils a Kumbh Mela-themed pandal as Prayagraj steps up security for Durga Puja 2025

Moneycontrol City Desk | September 19, 2025 / 16:44 IST
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The Agarpara Tarapukur Adi Sarbojanin Durgotsav Committee in Kolkata has artistically recreated the grandeur of the Kumbh Mela within its Durga Puja pandal for 2025. (Photo: X)
The Agarpara Tarapukur Adi Sarbojanin Durgotsav Committee in Kolkata has artistically recreated the grandeur of the Kumbh Mela within its Durga Puja pandal for 2025. (Photo: X)
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Renowned for their creative themes, the committee designed a striking entrance archway intricately carved with depictions of the mythological churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), symbolizing the spiritual and cultural richness of Kumbh Mela. (Photo: X)
Renowned for their creative themes, the committee designed a striking entrance archway intricately carved with depictions of the mythological churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), symbolizing the spiritual and cultural richness of Kumbh Mela. (Photo: X)
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This setup immerses visitors in a unique experience that blends religious symbolism with artistic excellence, reflecting both devotion and craftsmanship. (Photo: X)
This setup immerses visitors in a unique experience that blends religious symbolism with artistic excellence, reflecting both devotion and craftsmanship. (Photo: X)
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In preparation for the upcoming Durga Puja and Dusshera celebrations in Prayagraj, stringent security measures are being implemented across approximately 300 pandals in the city. (Photo: X)
In preparation for the upcoming Durga Puja and Dusshera celebrations in Prayagraj, stringent security measures are being implemented across approximately 300 pandals in the city.
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uthorities are focusing on crowd control, particularly during peak evening hours (7 PM to 2 AM), with the deployment of drone surveillance, CCTV networks, and shift-wise police duties at key locations. (Photo: X)
Authorities are focusing on crowd control, particularly during peak evening hours (7 PM to 2 AM), with the deployment of drone surveillance, CCTV networks, and shift-wise police duties at key locations. (Photo: X)
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Puja committees are required to follow safety guidelines issued by police and fire departments, including avoiding the use of synthetic materials, maintaining safe distances from high-tension wires, and prohibiting heating devices inside pandals. (Photo: X)
Puja committees are required to follow safety guidelines issued by police and fire departments, including avoiding the use of synthetic materials, maintaining safe distances from high-tension wires, and prohibiting heating devices inside pandals. (Photo: X)
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Experienced electricians must handle all wiring, and adequate firefighting equipment is mandatory. Committees must obtain necessary NOCs from relevant departments. (Photo: X)
Experienced electricians must handle all wiring, and adequate firefighting equipment is mandatory. Committees must obtain necessary NOCs from relevant departments. (Photo: X)

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