India, Sept. 14 -- With Navratri around the corner, Gurugram is gearing up to host nearly 450 Durga Puja pandals across the city. Local committees, temples, and resident groups are in full swing with preparations to ensure that the festive season unfolds in both grandeur and harmony.

According to district officials, pandals will be set up in almost every major residential sector and market, drawing thousands of worshippers across the nine days starting from September 22.

Organisers said pandals of various scales are being constructed, with some reaching up to 22 feet in height. Nearly 125 idols-many up to 12 feet tall are being prepared by artisans, who are working round the clock to finish them in time for the festivities.

To ensure s...