This year’s Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal have drawn attention for a pandal that shows US President Donald Trump as the demon named Trumpasur. What was once mainly a religious festival honouring the triumph of Goddess Durga has transformed into a grand stage for cultural, social and political expression. Modern pandals are now known for their thought provoking themes, addressing issues such as climate change, gender based violence, failures in healthcare and more. Recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, Durga Puja is often described as the world’s largest public art festival, where devotion, imagination and activism come together in spectacular style.