An idol of Goddess Durga stands installed at a Durga Puja pandal in Bhawanipore, Kolkata, photographed on 11 October 2026 as festive preparations gathered pace ahead of the annual celebration. (Photo: NationPress)
Elaborate decorations adorn a Durga Puja pandal in Bhawanipore, Kolkata, with the Goddess Durga idol prominently placed as the neighbourhood readies for the upcoming festival on 11 October 2026. (Photo: NationPress)
A small, colourfully painted vehicle stands outside a Durga Puja pandal in Bhawanipore, Kolkata, captured on 11 October 2026 as artisans and volunteers put finishing touches on festive arrangements. (Photo: NationPress)
Final preparations are under way outside a Durga Puja pandal in Bhawanipore, Kolkata, with a decorated vehicle reflecting the festive mood as the city counts down to Durga Puja 2026. (Photo: NationPress)