Durga Puja Preview with MassArt

MassArt

18/09/25 – 22/09/25

6 PM – 4 AM

25 Durga Puja pandals of Kolkata, open for Puja Preview

India Autism Center, in the 4th year of MassArt’s Durga Puja Preview Show, joins the celebration with primarily one mission – making Pujo a space for everyone. This one-of-a-kind collaboration reflects a five-day Preview Show from 18th to 22nd September, allowing everyone to experience an inclusive Durga Puja before the main festivities begin.

As part of this campaign, India Autism Center will host a Pujo Parikrama with individuals from special schools, giving them the chance to soak in the colours, artistry, and energy of the pandal. We’ll also be conducting a sensitization workshop for MassArt volunteers (approximately 50) so they can meet, welcome, and engage with neurodiverse individuals with warmth and understanding.

The heart of it all will be the invitation to 250 families from the neurodiverse community to join us for the Preview Show. By blending the spirit of Durga Puja with the value of inclusion, we hope to show that festivals can be for everyone, and that when everyone is welcomed, the celebrations only grow richer.

Details

Durga Puja Preview Show dates: 18 to 22 September
Number of invitees for the Preview Show: 250
Time for Preview Show: 6 PM to 4 AM
Sensitization Workshop Schedule: 7th September, 2025
Number of MassArt Volunteers for the Workshop: 50

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Preview Show will be held from 18th to 22nd September, across 25 selected Puja Pandals, divided into 6 zones. The confirmed list will be announced shortly.

It gives individuals and families, especially from the neurodiverse and special needs community, the chance to enjoy the Puja festivities in a calm, less crowded, and sensory-friendly setting.

The Preview Show is an invite-only event for families and individuals from special schools and partner organisations. The invitees could include community members who actively support inclusive initiatives

To be a part of the Preview Show 2025, you can visit Massart’s website and register to get passes for the Preview Show 2025. If you get the passes or you don’t, an official email from MassArt will be sent.

Yes, there is. To be invited to the Preview Show, one has to upload their disability certificate on the IAC/Massart website for the former to be able to vet their eligibility.

The Parikrama is a guided visit to the pandal with children and individuals from special schools, so they can enjoy the artistry and decorations at their own pace and comfort level.

It’s a 1-hour training session for MassArt volunteers to help them understand and create an overall comfortable pandal experience for all visitors.

Yes. We have ramps, comfortable seating, and other accessibility measures in place to make sure everyone can enjoy the pandal without difficulty.

No, the Preview Show is by invitation only to ensure a safe, spacious, and relaxed environment. However, the main Durga Puja celebrations after 22nd September will be open to all.

You can donate, volunteer, spread the word about inclusive Puja celebrations, or contribute resources to help make the event even more welcoming.

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