Prayagraj, India - September 21, 2025 The Sharadiya Navratri of 2025 is about to begin. From September 22nd, Goddess Durga will be present in every home and puja pandal. Consequently, the construction of Durga idols is now in its final stages. The video shows how divine and magnificent Durga idols are being prepared in Prayagraj. With just one day remaining for the start of Sharadiya Navratri. Under the influence of several special coincidences and auspicious constellations, Goddess Durga will be present in thousands of Durga Puja pandals, barwaris, and homes from September 22nd. Members of various puja committees and devotees of the Goddess are eagerly awaiting the completion of the idols. Sculptors in various parts of the city are also working tirelessly day and night to craft the idols. To transport these idols, ranging from 3 feet to 15 feet, people from not only Prayagraj but also from surrounding districts are reaching the idols being made near Bhardwaj Ashram and in the Colonelganj area. Some have brought sarees to adorn the Mother Goddess, while others have brought jewellery. Most of the puja pandals in the city are theme-based, so the Mother Goddess's decorations will also be done accordingly. Everyone now wants to take the Mother Goddess with them as soon as possible. After catching a glimpse of the Mother Goddess's idols, happiness starts to shine on their faces. Byte: Mahi, a devotee who came to buy the idol. Byte: Mamta, a devotee who came to buy the idol. Eco-friendly idols are in vogue these days in Prayagraj. Sculptors are crafting these idols from the sacred soil of the Ganges River and using only natural and watercolors to minimize environmental damage. The Mother Goddess's adornment is also done with biodegradable materials, meaning they will dissolve into the environment after immersion without harming it. Sculptors are working day and night near Bhardwaj Park in Prayagraj, decorating these idols. The beauty of the statues being created here is simply breathtaking. These idols are being meticulously decorated so that when they are placed in pandals during Navratri, devotees can get a grand glimpse of the Mother Goddess. Currently, painting and decorating the idols is progressing rapidly. Hundreds of artists from West Bengal are currently camping in the city to create the idols. Each year, they face the challenge of creating something different and better than the previous ones. The goal is that when people view these idols during the puja, it will not only strengthen religious faith but also send the message that faith and the environment can coexist. Akash Bhattacharya, Sculptor. People who have commissioned idols are constantly approaching the sculptors, and their excitement grows as the idols take shape. Those associated with the puja committees say this is a year-long cycle for them. After the puja, the day the idols are immersed, they begin preparing for the next year's puja and designing the idols. But for them, the most special day is when they bring the idol to their puja pandal, where people stay awake all night, waiting to see the goddess. Gautam Banerjee, Dhoomanganj Durga Puja Committee. VO: As soon as Pitru Paksha ends, these Durga idols will be installed in various pandals across the city. The committees have also intensified their preparations so that devotees can view the magnificent idols of Goddess Durga.