Kolkata, Oct. 13 -- As the festive spirit begins to sweep across West Bengal, Durga Puja pandals built around unique and unconventional themes are once again gaining momentum, transforming the state's biggest cultural celebration into a vibrant showcase of art, creativity and social consciousness.

Among the standout attractions this year is the celebrated South Kolkata club Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha, which has unveiled a thought-provoking and immersive pandal for Durga Puja 2026, built around the theme 'Shodhan'.

Blending artistic expression with a deeper message, the concept seeks to encourage visitors to look beyond the grandeur of the festivities and reflect on the broader significance of purification, transformation and renewal.

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