The Heartbeat of the City: Kolkata Durga Puja 2025 Sets New Records in Footfall and Festive Spirit!
As the beats of dhak fill the October air and the scent of shiuli flowers signals the arrival of the Goddess, Kolkata once again transforms into a living, breathing celebration of devotion and artistry. Durga Puja 2025 has not just uplifted spirits-it has also drawn record-breaking crowds across every corner of the city.
According to ANT Corporation’s latest report (30 September 2025), this year’s footfall leaderboard paints a fascinating picture of how the city’s pandals are pulling in lakhs of visitors by the hour.
Central & South Kolkata: The Epicenter of Energy
Leading the pack with an astonishing 48,000 visitors per hour, Santosh Mitra Square in Central Kolkata has emerged as the crowd-magnet of the year. Its spectacular theme and breathtaking illumination have turned it into the city’s unofficial landmark of celebration.
Close behind, South Kolkata’s creative hubs-Tridhara Akalbodhon (27,000/h), Behala Notun Dol (26,000/h), and SB Park Thakurpukur (25,000/h)-have proven once again that artistry and crowd management go hand in hand. Kendua Shanti Sangha (24,000/h) has also charmed visitors with its serene ambiance and thoughtful storytelling through décor.
North Kolkata: Tradition Meets Tremendous Turnout
In North Kolkata, nostalgia reigned supreme as old favorites returned to dominate the charts. Sreebhumi Sporting Club, famous for its grandeur and thematic innovation, commanded an impressive 40,000 visitors per hour, making it the North Kolkata Leader.
Just a few lanes away, Arjunpur Amra Sobai (32,000/h), Jagat Mukherjee Park (30,000/h), and Chorebagan Sarbojanin (28,000/h) kept their traditions alive while adding modern creative flourishes. Kashi Bose Lane (24,000/h) and Ahiritola Sarbojanin (20,000/h) continued to attract a loyal crowd of art lovers, while College Square (19,700/h) shimmered by the lakeside, blending faith with festivity.
A Festival Beyond Numbers
While the statistics tell one story, the city’s mood tells another-one of unity, joy, and cultural pride. From dawn till midnight, people from every walk of life throng the streets, admiring the craftsmanship, clicking selfies, and soaking in the shared emotion that only Durga Puja can stir.
Despite the massive turnout, organizers across Kolkata have been praised for improved crowd management, seamless traffic systems, and enhanced safety measures. The balance between tradition and transformation has never felt more harmonious.
Kolkata’s Durga Puja 2025 is not just about the numbers-it’s about the rhythm that binds us all. Whether you’re standing before an idol in North Kolkata’s narrow lanes or under the glowing canopy of a South Kolkata mega-pandal, the essence remains the same: devotion, art, and the unbreakable spirit of Bengal.