US envoy Sergio Gor soaks in Durga Puja spirit during visit to Kolkata pandals

In a post on X, Sergio Gor shared pictures from his visit and said he was glad to be back in Kolkata. He also praised the creativity, community spirit and warmth he encountered.US envoy Sergio Gor soaks in Durga Puja spirit during visit to Kolkata pandals (Photos: Sergio Gor/X) New Delhi,Oct 13, 2026 13:04 ISTUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata, where he admired the elaborate artwork and experienced the festive spirit of the city.In a post on X, Gor shared pictures from his visit and said he was glad to be back in Kolkata. He also praised the creativity, community spirit and warmth he encountered.In one of the pictures, Gor was seen posing in front of an idol of Goddess Durga. Other photographs showed him touring a pandal and admiring its intricate artwork and decorations.“Great to be back in Kolkata! Visited some beautiful pandals and experienced firsthand the incredible creativity, community spirit, and warmth. I can see why this celebration is so special. Happy Durga Puja to everyone celebrating,” he said. Great to be back in Kolkata! Visited some beautiful pandals and experienced firsthand the incredible creativity, community spirit, and warmth. I can see why this celebration is so special. Happy Durga Puja to everyone celebrating! https://t.co/PsX4imUqhD— Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) October 12, 2026 Durga Puja is celebrated with great fervour across West Bengal, with Kolkata transforming into a vibrant cultural hub during the festivities.Elaborately decorated pandals, artistic idols and community celebrations draw devotees and visitors from across the country, making it one of the city’s biggest annual festivals. - Ends