Durga Puja across India showcased creative pandal themes inspired by temples, mythology and traditional art. Highlights include a 60-foot replica of Ayodhya's Ram Temple in Siliguri, a Lord Narasimha-themed pandal in Varanasi, and Sudarsan Pattnaik's fruit-and-vegetable installation at Puri Beach, blending devotion, cultural storytelling and artistic innovation that engage communities during the festival.
