The Bangiya Parishad's pandal is designed to resemble Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's Barnaparichay, while some Durga Puja pandals in the NCR region are focusing on women's safety as a theme to empower women. Various pandals in CR Park, such as B-Block's Kashi Vishwanath-themed pandal and Kali Mandir pandal featuring alpona motifs, showcase a celebration of heritage. The Milani Cultural and Welfare Association's pandal also highlights women's empowerment through its artworks, aiming to raise awareness about women's safety. Other notable themes include the Barnoporichoy at Sec 56, Gurgaon, rural Bengali inspirations at The Cooperative Ground Durga Puja Samity's pandal, and Sankirtan-inspired art at Durgotsab GK2. Artist Nilanjan's black and white sketch at Durgotsab GK2 pays tribute to the workers who built the pandal.Address 40 in CR Park is hosting a celebration of traditional folk art from four different regions of Bengal - Birbhum, Bankura, Purulia, and Midnapur - all known for their rich red soil. The entire space is decorated with gamcha, and the walls and panels exhibit the rural heritage of the Rahr Bangla areas of Bengal. Ashish, a school teacher and artist, was observed putting final 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 of widows navigating life on their own. The Matri Mandir pandal offers a captivating journey into rural Bengal with vibrant Bengali artwork displayed throughout the alleys and panels. At the Jalvayu Vihar Sanskritik Kalyan Samity’s pandal in Sector 21, artists have created a Bonedi Bari, featuring green wooden windows and cross beams on the ceiling, with panels adorned with paintings celebrating dhunuchi naach. The 16th edition of Balaka Durgotsav in Sector 61 Noida presents the theme 'Temple of Peace and Harmony' in an off-white and gold pandal adorned with intricate cut-outs of doves. The Noida Sector 137 Sarbojanin Pujo Samiti’s pandal showcases hand-painted kulos, traditional hand-woven sieves commonly used in Bengali households. DLF Phase IV's DCDP Bengali Cultural Society draws inspiration from Satyajit Ray's film 'Sonnar Kella' (1974), celebrating Ray family's legacy. The pandal's facade resembles the golden fortress from the film.It bears a resemblance to the Sun Temple of Konark. Photo credits: Ajay Kumar Gautam, Ranjit Kumar, Lokesh Kashyap, Nishad Alam.