The sacred fork was lifted as the Goddess was welcomed at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal for Sthapana. The air filled with devotion, chants, and festive spirit as the much-awaited journey of Durga Puja began.
The North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja, Mumbai’s oldest and one of the largest Durga Pujas in the world, returns with grandeur and devotion from 28th September (Shoshti) to 2nd October (Dashami) 2025. Witnessed by over 2 lakh devotees every day, the Puja continues to be an unparalleled celebration of faith, festivity, and heritage.
The pujo saw the presence of Tanisha Mukerji, Ayan Mukerji, Reema Lahiri, Swastik Bansal (Rego), Samrat Mukherjee, Mayank Chakraborty.
This year, the Puja pandal will recreate the majestic aura of the Pashupatinath Temple, one of the world’s most revered shrines of Lord Shiva, symbolizing power, purity, and eternal faith. With intricate artistry and divine design, the pandal will transport devotees into a spiritually immersive experience.
Renowned artisans from Kolkata have been specially commissioned to create the Maa Durga Protima. In keeping with tradition, the idol will retain the authentic swaroop of Maa Durga, radiating divinity as it has for generations. In a unique tradition of North Bombay Puja, the Protima is forklifted into the pandal, marking the grandeur of the festivities.
North Bombay Puja is the only Durga Puja in the world where bhog is served in a fully air-conditioned hall. Structured, organized, and deeply spiritual, the bhog includes traditional delicacies like khichuri, chholar dal, and Bengali sweets, making it an unparalleled experience of devotion and togetherness.
The Mukherjee family, with its illustrious legacy, has been the backbone of North Bombay Puja since its inception. This year holds special emotion as Rono Mukherjee, Debu Mukherjee, and Shibani Maulik have left for their heavenly abode. The tradition continues under the care and devotion of the family, The Mukherjee family and the members of the Durga Puja ensuring the Puja retains its authenticity and scale.
Samrat Mukerji says, ”North Bombay Durga Puja is a legacy, a responsibility, and an emotion. Each year, we strive to create an experience that blends spirituality with tradition, while keeping alive the essence of our ancestors. This year, with the majestic recreation of the Pashupatinath Temple, we hope devotees feel a divine connection that transcends boundaries of religion and culture,”
Sharbani Mukherji’s says, “For our family, North Bombay Puja has always been about devotion, inclusivity, and togetherness. It is heartwarming to see people from all walks of life, Bengali and non-Bengali alike, come together to celebrate Maa Durga with faith and joy. The USP of our puja is that it is “A Gharua Puja (Family Puja)” where all the devotees become part of our puja family participating in all the activities pertaining to celebrating Maa Durga, from serving bhog to helping during pushpanjali. This year’s Pashupatinath theme adds a new spiritual dimension, reminding us of the eternal bond between devotees and divinity.”
