Newtown Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026 Unveils ‘Padma Bhushan’ Theme

Newtown Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026 is celebrating its fifth year with the theme “Padma Bhushan”, also referred to as Padmabhushan, with artist Rintu Das leading the creative vision for this year’s festive presentation.

The puja, held at City Square Ground in New Town, has emerged as one of the area’s prominent large-scale Durga Puja destinations, known for colourful artistic detailing, immersive decoration and elaborate festive lighting.

Rintu Das Leads Creative Vision

Artist Rintu Das has designed this year’s “Padma Bhushan” theme, bringing his visual style to the fifth edition of the Newtown Sarbojanin celebration.

The installation is expected to combine large-format artistic elements with bright colours, layered detailing and dramatic illumination, creating a strong visual identity for the pandal.

The design places emphasis on scale and colour, making the structure stand out within New Town’s growing Durga Puja circuit.

Fifth-Year Milestone for Newtown Sarbojanin

The Newtown Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026 marks the committee’s fifth year, an important milestone for a puja that has quickly built recognition in one of Kolkata’s newer urban neighbourhoods.

Despite being relatively young compared with many century-old and decades-old pujas across the city, Newtown Sarbojanin has established itself through ambitious themes and large-scale presentation.

This year’s edition continues that approach with a visually rich concept designed to attract both local residents and pandal-hoppers from other parts of Kolkata.

Colour and Lighting Take Centre Stage

One of the defining features of this year’s presentation is expected to be its vibrant colour palette.

The pandal combines decorative artistry with extensive festive lighting, giving visitors a visually engaging experience both during the day and after sunset.

The large-scale design is intended to create an immersive environment rather than simply serving as a backdrop for the Durga idol.

New Town Emerges as Major Puja Destination

Over the past few years, New Town has developed into an increasingly popular destination during Durga Puja, with several committees introducing ambitious installations and contemporary artistic concepts.

The arrival of large public pujas has expanded Kolkata’s traditional pandal-hopping map beyond the older neighbourhoods of North and South Kolkata.

The Newtown Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026 adds to that growing festive landscape with its fifth-year celebration.

Where to Visit Newtown Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026

The puja is being held at:

City Square Ground, adjacent to the Clock Tower
Action Area 1B, BG Block
New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700163

Its location near the Clock Tower makes the pandal easily identifiable for visitors exploring the New Town area during Durga Puja.

‘Padma Bhushan’ Adds Colour to Kolkata’s Puja Circuit

With Rintu Das behind the artistic direction and a milestone fifth-year celebration, the Newtown Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2026 is expected to be one of the colourful attractions on New Town’s Puja map.

The combination of large-scale craftsmanship, festive lighting and an eye-catching theme gives pandal-hoppers another destination to add to their Durga Puja itinerary this year.