During Vijayadashami, Katihar's puja pandals are witnessing a massive influx of devotees. Among the various themed pandals captivating visitors, the 'Wildlife Sanctuary' theme by the Kalibari Jai Mata Di Puja Committee has garnered significant attention. This unique pandal aims to raise awareness about environmental protection and the conservation of endangered wildlife.

The committee chose this theme to highlight the growing threat of global warming and the decreasing population of wild animals. The pandal features captivating depictions of forests, various animal tableaux, and other natural elements, drawing long queues of spectators.

Organizers Tilak Jha and Ravi Raj stated that the construction of this grand pandal cost approximately 11 lakh rupees. They also assured that all safety guidelines issued by the district administration are being strictly followed. Committee volunteers are actively managing crowds to ensure safe and orderly darshan for devotees. Traffic police, district administration, and civil defense volunteers are also deployed at the pandals to control crowds and prevent any untoward incidents. This pandal serves not only as a center of religious devotion but also as an important messenger for environmental conservation.