Kolkata's Durga Puja committees

Kolkata’s Durga Puja committees are organized groups responsible for planning, arranging, and executing the annual festival honoring Goddess Durga. These committees vary from large, prominent organizations with elaborate setups to smaller neighborhood groups. They oversee tasks such as designing the idol, creating aesthetic pandals (decorative tents), coordinating rituals, and managing crowds. Each committee fosters community participation and cultural expression, often competing in creativity and grandeur through innovative themes. Their efforts cumulatively make Durga Puja one of the biggest festivals in Kolkata, blending tradition with modernity while emphasizing social unity and artistic excellence.