The decorations of Bangiya Parishad's pandal are reminiscent of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's Barnaparichay. While many Durga Puja pandals in NCR showcase Bengali folk arts and heritage, some are focusing on the theme of women’s safety to empower women. Various pandals in CR Park are celebrating heritage, such as B-Block's Kashi Vishwanath-themed pandal and Mela Ground's daaker saaj-style idol. The Kali Mandir pandal is adorned with alpona motifs, inspired by heritage. Milani Cultural and Welfare Association’s pandal highlights women’s empowerment through artworks. Similarly, the Mayur Vihar Ph-1 pandal features hand-painted pankhas showcasing the theme. Sec 56, Gurgaon's theme is Barnoporichoy, and The Cooperative Ground Durga Puja Samity’s pandal pays tribute to gram Bangla with panels celebrating Jamini Roy's art. The rustic decor features traditional Bengali handicraft items. Durgotsab GK2's pandal is an ode to Sankirtan, adorned with Kalighat-style patachitra art. Artist Nilanjan's black and white sketch of the workers at Durgotsab GK2 welcomes visitors.40, CR Park, is showcasing traditional folk art from four regions of Bengal – Birbhum, Bankura, Purulia, and Midnapur – renowned for their rich red soil. Adorned with gamcha, the venue features walls and panels displaying the rural heritage of the Rahr Bangla areas of Bengal. School teacher and artist, Ashish, was spotted adding final touches to a shora – hand-painted earthen discs, at the Pocket 40 pandal. The theme 'Abandoned Mothers' at Arambagh Puja Samiti pandal sheds light on the challenges faced by widows who are left to navigate life on their own. The Matri Mandir pandal offers a mesmerizing journey into the heart of gram Bangla with vibrant Bengali artwork showcased throughout the alleys and panels. Jalvayu Vihar Sanskritik Kalyan Samity’s pandal in Sector 21 portrays a Bonedi Bari with green wooden windows and cross beams on the ceiling. The panels are embellished with paintings celebrating dhunuchi naach. 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. Alpona on the street leads visitors to Noida Sector 137 Sarbojanin Pujo Samiti’s pandal decorated with multiple hand-painted kulos, a hand-woven sieve commonly used in Bengali households. Drawing inspiration from Sonnar Kella (1974), DLF Phase IV's DCDP Bengali Cultural Society celebrates Satyajit Ray's cinema and the legacy of the Ray family – Upendra Kishor, Sukumar, and Satyajit Ray. The pandal's facade resembles the golden fortress seen in the film Sonnar Kella.It bears a resemblance to the Sun Temple of Konark. Photos by Ajay Kumar Gautam, Ranjit Kumar, Lokesh Kashyap, and Nishad Alam.