In pics: Some puja pandals from Gariahat to Lalabagan with thought-provoking themes

A mind-boggling 8,000-plus natural plants have been used for a ‘greenhouse effect’ at the Lalabagan Nabankur Durga Puja pandal near Shyambazar in north Kolkata based on the theme ‘Lalabagane Nabankur’in its 65th year

Pandal decorations in progress at Ekdalia Evergreen Club in Gariahat. This year, the pandal is based on the Puri Jagannath Temple of Odisha

Durga Puja preparations at Jodhpur Park Sarbojanin Puja pandal. This year’s theme is ‘Nishwar Nistarini’, showcasing the underprivileged living in the slums of Kolkata

In its 88th year, the theme at the Jagat Mukherjee Park Durga Puja pandal is the Metro Railway platform at Howrah Maidan station. The theme marks Kolkata Metro’s 40th anniversary, highlighting the essential role played by the Hooghly and Metro in Kolkata's history

Durga Puja preparations at the Hindustan Park Sarbojanin pandal off Rashbehari Avenue. This year’s theme is about a new world or a new season, where there will be no war, no crime but only peace and happiness

Bhowanipur 75 Palli, adjacent to Netaji Bhavan Metro station, in its diamond jubilee year has showcased its puja on ‘Tobuo Tomar Kache Aamar Hridoy’. The pandal embodies rustic aesthetics, utilising eco-friendly materials such as iron and asbestos sheets, crafted by Shivashankar Das. The idol is by veteran artist Sanatan Dinda