Assam Sets New Record With 9,002 Durga Puja Pandals: CM Sarma

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Assam has recorded a new high in community Durga Puja celebrations, with 9,002 pandals set up across the state this year, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday.

Sharing the figures on social media, Sarma attributed the rise to the prevailing atmosphere of peace and harmony in Assam. He also thanked Puja organisers, volunteers, police personnel and other government staff for their contributions to the smooth conduct of the festivities.

9,002 Durga Puja pandals: Assam's highest ever.

This reflects the peace, trust and harmony that prevail across Assam today.

My heartfelt gratitude to every Puja committee, volunteer & the police and public personnel working day and night to make this possible.

Joi Maa Durga 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/TZrPV5Xlc4

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) October 18, 2026

The number of pandals has risen steadily over the past three years. Assam recorded 8,381 pandals in 2024 and 8,521 in 2025. The latest figure represents an increase of 481 over last year, reflecting the growing scale of the annual festival.

Durga Puja remains one of Assam's major religious and cultural celebrations, bringing communities together through worship, artistic displays and public gatherings. Across the state, local committees have combined traditional rituals with creative themes to attract devotees and visitors.

Guwahati, in particular, has witnessed a wide range of themed pandals this year, with organisers drawing inspiration from mythology, religious architecture and the cultural heritage of Assam's diverse communities.

The record number of celebrations also highlights the extensive efforts of community organisers and public services involved in managing the festival. Police personnel and other officials have been engaged in crowd management, traffic regulation and maintaining security at busy locations.

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