The Bangiya Parishad's pandal is designed to resemble Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's Barnaparichay, showcasing a celebration of heritage in CR Park. While many Durga Puja pandals in the NCR region typically focus on Bengali folk arts and heritage, some are now embracing themes centered on women's safety in order to empower individuals. For instance, B-Block's pandal is modeled after the Kashi Vishwanath temple, while the Kali Mandir pandal features alpona motifs. Another notable example is the Milani Cultural and Welfare Association's pandal, which aims to promote women's empowerment through its artistic displays. Additionally, the Cooperative Ground Durga Puja Samity's pandal pays homage to rural Bengali culture, incorporating elements like haath pankha, gamcha, and traditional handicraft items. The Durgotsab GK2 pandal features Kalighat-style patachitra art and a striking black and white sketch honoring the workers involved in building the pandal.The celebration at 40, CR Park, features traditional folk art from four regions of Bengal - Birbhum, Bankura, Purulia, and Midnapur - known for their rich red soil. Adorned with gamcha, the walls and panels of the venue showcase the rural heritage of the Rahr Bangla areas of Bengal. School teacher and artist Ashish was seen perfecting a shora - handpainted earthen discs - at the Pocket 40 pandal. The theme 'Abandoned Mothers' at the Arambagh Puja Samiti pandal sheds light on the struggles faced by widows navigating life alone. Matri Mandir's pandal offers a captivating journey into the heart of gram Bangla with vibrant Bengali artwork on display. The Balaka Durgotsav in Sector 61, Noida, presents the theme 'Temple of Peace and Harmony' with an off-white and gold pandal adorned with intricate cut-outs of doves. Additionally, the DCDP Bengali Cultural Society in DLF Phase IV celebrates Satyajit Ray's cinema and the Ray family's legacy, drawing inspiration from the film Sonnar Kella.It closely resembles the Konark Sun Temple. Photographs by Ajay Kumar Gautam, Ranjit Kumar, Lokesh Kashyap, and Nishad Alam.
