New Delhi: Durga Puja 2025 is here. This vibrant festival’s fervour has been sweeping every city in India. And Ranchi is no exception. Durga Puja societies and committees are erecting pandals with various themes, massive budgets and creativity, to exude the city’s festive ambience. For people celebrating this festival honouring Maa Durga, huge and gorgeous pandals are the biggest attraction. It often leaves behind beautiful memories to cherish for a lifetime. People surrender to Maa Durga, follow rituals, perform and attend cultural events, visit pandals and savour delicious food.
In 2025, Durga Puja celebrations in Ranchi promise grandeur and fun. Whether you love a traditional Bengali puja celebration or a modern jubilation with music, dance, and delicious food, the city has something for everyone. Here’s your guide to the top Durga Puja pandals to explore in Ranchi this year.
Best Durga Puja pandals to explore in Ranchi
Here is the list of popular Durga Puja pandals in Ranchi.
Popular Durga Puja pandals to explore in Ranchi (Picture credit: Instagram)
1. Durga Puja pandal with Swaminarayan Mandir theme
Ramlala Durga Puja Committee near Zila School at Upper Bazar is the best spot for Durga Puja pandal with its beautiful theme. This year, the theme draws inspiration from the Swaminarayan Mandir in Bhuj. It will feature a massive structure of 120 feet wide and 100 feet high, housing a 14-foot Durga idol. The pandal is constructed with a budget of around Rs 1.2 crore.
2. Durga Puja pandal with Vatican Museum
RR Sporting Club, located on Ratu Road, wants to immerse visitors in the grandeur of world heritage through spectacular lighting work, murals and decor. With this goal, the club has spent Rs 85 lakh to recreate the Vatican Museum.
Popular Durga Puja pandals to explore in Ranchi (Picture credit: Instagram)
3. Durga Puja pandal with Tirupati Balaji theme
Visitors will be in awe when they see the replica of Tirupati Balaji, with a 40-foot Balaji idol and laser shows at the Railway Station. The organisers have spent nearly Rs 50 lakh. Additionally, one can see 200 idols of other deities, such as Vishnu’s various avatars.
4. Durga Puja pandal with Trimatrak theme
OCC Club has created a pandal with the Trimartak theme by spending around Rs 35 lakh. It will feature a 14-foot idol of Goddess Bhavani along with an elephant and fibre art.
Soak in the Durga Puja 2025 festival by visiting these Durga Puja pandals in Ranchi with unique themes. Happy Durga Puja 2025!