Featured Pandals
Purana Bazar Sarvajanin
Belur Math Replica- 101st Year Celebration
- Traditional Cultural Programs
- Oldest Committee in Chakulia
About
Purana Bazar Sarvajanin Durga Puja Committee is celebrating its 101st year in 2025, making it the oldest Durga Puja committee in Chakulia. Instead of a themed pandal structure, they are focusing on extensive cultural programs and traditional celebrations.
Special Events
- Extended community feasts
- Grand cultural events throughout the festival
- Traditional devotional programs
- Mahaprashad distribution
History
Started in 1925, this committee has been organizing Durga Puja celebrations for over a century, preserving the traditional essence of the festival in Chakulia.In 2022, this committee was selected as the best pandal in the Baharagora assembly constituency, receiving ₹11,000 cash and trophy. In 2022, they created a replica of Kolkata's Victoria Memorial (60 feet high, 50 feet wide, ₹3 lakh budget).
Shilpi Mahal Sarvajanin
Kedarnath Temple Replica- 14th Year Celebration
- 50ft High, 100ft Wide
- Budget: ₹5-6 Lakh
About
Shilpi Mahal Sarvajanin Durga Puja Committee is creating a magnificent pandal inspired by the Kedarnath Temple. The pandal will be 50 feet high and 100 feet wide, surrounded by artificial mountains to recreate the ambiance of the Himalayan temple.
Artisan Team
Led by artisan team under Rohit Das are working on this ambitious project which is expected to cost ₹5-6 lakh for complete construction.
Special Features
- Mountain setting with artificial mountains
- Attractive electric decorations
- Magnificent Kedarnath temple architecture
Nootan Bazaar Sarvajanin
Environmental Protection and Conservation- 36th Year Celebration
- Budget: ₹1 Lakh
- Eco-friendly Decorations
About
Nootan Bazaar Sarvajanin Durga Puja Committee has chosen an environmental protection theme for 2025. The committee, which has been organizing celebrations since 1990, is focusing on environmental conservation message through their pandal. Skilled artisans from Behragora are creating eco-friendly decorations.The committee is known for magnificent pandals and attractive electric decorations. Baharagora artisans are involved in construction, with electric decorations from Baharagora
Special Events
- Prasad distribution
- Environmental awareness
- Electric decoration showcase
Committee Members
- President: Ram Bhakta Datta
- Secretary: Amit Bharatiya
- Treasurer: Asim Roy
- Advisor: Alok Lodha
Naya Bazar Durga Puja Samity
Cambodia Buddhist Temple- 2nd Year Celebration
- Near Forest Office
- Angkor Wat Style
About
Naya Bazar Durga Puja Samity is drawing inspiration from Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple for their 2025 theme. This represents a cultural fusion of Hindu-Buddhist architectural elements, creating a unique visual experience for visitors.
Location Significance
Being located near the Forest Office, this pandal emphasizes eco-friendly approaches aligned with forest department values.
Cultural Connection
This theme choice mirrors the popular Angkor Wat temple themes being adopted by major Durga Puja celebrations across India in 2025, including College Square in Kolkata.
Sanatani Youth Committee
Adiyogi Mahadev (Lord Shiva)- First Year Celebration
- Purana Bazar
- Primordial Form Theme
About
Sanatani Youth Forum Durga Puja Committee is bringing a fresh perspective to Chakulia's Durga Puja celebrations with their inaugural event. Their theme showcases Lord Shiva in his Adiyogi (primordial yogi) form, representing the source of yoga and spiritual awakening.
Location
Kedarnath Jhunjhunwala High School Ground, Purana Bazar, Chakulia
Committee Leadership
- Chairman: Rajesh Singh
- Secretary: Symons Kumar
- Treasurer: Prakash Mishra
Tulsi Bani Shivram Ashram
Traditional Ashram- 51st Year Celebration
- Spiritual Programs
- Kanya Pujan
About
Tulsi Bani Shivram Ashram Durga Puja Committee is celebrating its 51st year (Golden Jubilee Plus One) with a traditional spiritual approach rather than an architectural theme. The focus is on ashram-style celebrations with emphasis on devotion and spiritual practices.
Special Rituals
- Kanya Pujan (worship of young girls)
- Spiritual discourses and bhajans
- Traditional homa (fire rituals)
Philosophy
This committee maintains the traditional essence of Durga Puja as a spiritual observance rather than a spectacle, focusing on devotional aspects and community bonding.