The Bangiya Parishad's pandal design is reminiscent of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's Barnaparichay, showcasing a unique take on Bengali heritage. While many Durga Puja pandals in the NCR region usually celebrate Bengali culture, some are now incorporating themes of women's safety to honor and empower women as goddesses in everyday life. Various pandals in CR Park, such as B-Block resembling Kashi Vishwanath temple and Kali Mandir featuring alpona motifs, highlight the rich heritage of the area. The Milani Cultural and Welfare Association aims to raise awareness about women's safety through their artistic displays. Additionally, pandals like Mayur Vihar Ph-1 and Cooperative Ground Durga Puja Samity showcase different themes such as rural Bengal culture and traditional Bengali art like patachitra. The Durgotsab GK2 pandal pays tribute to Sankirtan through its art and honors the workers who built the pandal.In locality 40, CR Park, a celebration is underway featuring traditional folk art from four regions of Bengal: Birbhum, Bankura, Purulia, and Midnapur, all known for their fertile red soil. The walls and panels of the venue are embellished with gamcha, showcasing the rural heritage of the Rahr Bangla areas of Bengal. Ashish, a school teacher and artist, was observed putting the finishing touches on a shora - hand-painted 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 managing life independently, reflecting the pujo's aim to support these mothers.
At the Matri Mandir pandal, a mesmerizing exploration into the heart of gram Bangla is on display with vibrant Bengali artwork exhibited throughout the alleys and panels, where Gram Bangla serves as this year's theme. Artists from Bengal have constructed a Bonedi Bari at Jalvayu Vihar Sanskritik Kalyan Samity's pandal in Sector 21, complete with green wooden windows and cross beams on the ceiling, adorned with paintings reflecting dhunuchi naach.
The 16th edition of Balaka Durgotsav in Sector 61, Noida, adopts the theme 'Temple of Peace and Harmony', with its off-white and gold pandal adorned with intricate cut-outs of doves. Alpona decorating the street guides visitors to the Noida Sector 137 Sarbojanin Pujo Samiti’s pandal, featuring handpainted kulos - traditional hand-woven sieves made from bamboo or cane used in Bengali households.
DLF Phase IV's DCDP Bengali Cultural Society at Sonnar Kella draws inspiration from Satyajit Ray's cinema and the Ray family's legacy - Upendra Kishor, Sukumar, and Satyajit Ray. The pandal's facade mimics the golden fortress from the film Sonnar Kella, signifying the celebration of Ray's cinematic contributions.
The DLF City Durga Puja & Bengali Cultural Society’s pandal in Mayur Vihar Phase 3 offers an engaging experience for visitors.The structure is reminiscent of the Sun Temple in Konark. Photographs courtesy of Ajay Kumar Gautam, Ranjit Kumar, Lokesh Kashyap, and Nishad Alam.
