Agartala, October 12, 2026: From a glittering installation crafted out of discarded glass to replicas of Tripura’s historic landmarks, Durga Puja organisers in Agartala are preparing distinctive attractions to offer devotees an experience beyond conventional worship and decoration.
At Kunjaban Sporting Union, artist Tapas Paul of Siliguri in West Bengal is giving a new identity to broken glass pieces by incorporating lakhs of them into an elaborate pandal. Arranged within iron frames and complemented by decorative illumination, the installation is expected to emerge as one of the notable attractions of the festival.
The concept also carries a message of hope and renewal. According to Paul, the use of broken glass symbolises how setbacks need not mark the end of a journey. Just as discarded glass can be transformed into an artistic creation, broken hopes can also lead to new possibilities in life. The puja committee, headed by president Sukanta Bhattacharjee, has earmarked around Rs 40 lakh for the celebration.
Meanwhile, Aikatan Yuba Sangstha is planning a technologically driven spectacle using 3D projection lighting. Committee secretary Dip Dasgupta said a specially designed, 10-minute presentation would depict Goddess Durga’s victory over demons alongside Lord Shiva’s cosmic dance, representing the cycle of creation and destruction.
Blending religious celebration with heritage awareness, Shivnagar Modern Club has chosen to showcase 18 iconic structures of Tripura. The display will feature prominent landmarks, including Ujjayanta Palace, the Unakoti archaeological site, Neer Mahal, the Tripura Sundari Temple and Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport.
Club president Pradip Kumar Ghosh said the initiative aims to familiarise visitors, particularly children, with the state’s cultural legacy and architectural heritage through an engaging visual presentation.
Adding an inter-state cultural flavour, Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Club will recreate the grandeur of a royal palace in Rajasthan. According to club spokesperson Pradip Dey, a cultural troupe from Jaipur will perform in traditional attire with indigenous musical instruments near the pandal, bringing a glimpse of Rajasthan’s artistic traditions to Agartala.
With organisers experimenting with recycled materials, projection technology, historical displays and regional cultural performances, the city’s puja celebrations are set to offer a diverse range of attractions.
Durga Puja, Tripura’s principal festival, will be celebrated from October 17 to 21 this year, with thousands of devotees expected to visit the city’s prominent pandals.