Fireworks lit up the night sky over Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 10 October 2026 as the Durga Puja 2026 festival was formally inaugurated on the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
A spectacular drone show illuminated the skies above Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 10 October 2026, as part of the grand inaugural programme of the Durga Puja 2026 festival on Mahalaya. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
Hundreds of drones traced vivid patterns across the night sky above Eden Gardens, Kolkata, during the Durga Puja 2026 inauguration on Mahalaya, 10 October 2026, drawing large crowds to the historic venue. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
The night sky above Eden Gardens, Kolkata glowed brilliantly as a drone light show formed intricate formations during the Durga Puja 2026 inaugural event on Mahalaya, 10 October 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
Kolkata ushered in the Durga Puja 2026 season with a breathtaking drone display over Eden Gardens on Mahalaya, 10 October 2026, signalling the start of West Bengal's most celebrated annual festival. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
Eden Gardens in Kolkata served as the launchpad for West Bengal's grand Durga Puja 2026 festivities on Mahalaya, 10 October 2026, with a drone show heralding the arrival of the goddess. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
Mahalaya on 10 October 2026 marked the ceremonial beginning of Durga Puja 2026 in Kolkata, with a drone art show over Eden Gardens symbolising the goddess Durga's descent to earth. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
Artists delivered captivating live performances during the inaugural programme of the Durga Puja 2026 festival at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Mahalaya, 10 October 2026, marking the ceremonial start of the festive season. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
Cultural acts by performing artists opened the Durga Puja 2026 inauguration ceremony at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on the occasion of Mahalaya, 10 October 2026, setting a festive tone for the season ahead. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
Performing artists celebrated Mahalaya at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 10 October 2026, as the grand inauguration of Durga Puja 2026 unfolded to the delight of spectators who gathered at the iconic venue. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
Live stage performances at Eden Gardens, Kolkata ushered in the Durga Puja 2026 season on Mahalaya, 10 October 2026, with artists honouring the cultural traditions of one of India's grandest festivals. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
The Durga Puja 2026 festive season officially began in Kolkata on Mahalaya, 10 October 2026, with artists performing at Eden Gardens — a venue synonymous with landmark events in West Bengal's cultural calendar. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)