Kolkata’s Lalabagan Nabankur crafts Durga Puja Pandal with 3 lakh plastic bottles

Avishek Mitra/IBNS | @indiablooms | Sep 11, 2025, at 11:05 pm

Artisans in Kolkata are building a Durga Puja pandal for Lalabagan Nabankur themed “Karagar” using three lakh discarded plastic bottles to highlight the menace of ocean pollution. The eco-themed installation, ahead of the September 28–October 2 festival, sends a strong message on sustainability while celebrating the triumph of good over evil.Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Artisans in Kolkata are building a Durga Puja pandal for Lalabagan Nabankur themed “Karagar” using three lakh discarded plastic bottles to highlight the menace of ocean pollution. The eco-themed installation, ahead of the September 28–October 2 festival, sends a strong message on sustainability while celebrating the triumph of good over evil.Photo: Rupak dey chowdhury/IBNS

Artisans in Kolkata are building a Durga Puja pandal for Lalabagan Nabankur themed “Karagar” using three lakh discarded plastic bottles to highlight the menace of ocean pollution. The eco-themed installation, ahead of the September 28–October 2 festival, sends a strong message on sustainability while celebrating the triumph of good over evil.Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS

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