Durga Puja, West Bengal’s grand festival, fuses art with open spaces, briefly reshaping the urban landscape into a lively cultural hub. A city's identity emerges from its spaces, fostering culture and connection. Durga Puja enhances this, transforming neighbourhoods with fleeting artistic installations. UNESCO-recognized Durga Puja preserves heritage, fostering social cohesion and adaptability. This study explores how Durga Puja pandals foster elderly inclusivity and a sense of place, serving as spiritual symbols or dynamic social spaces that enhance community and intergenerational bonds. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines observations with semi-structured interviews conducted with 50 participants from diverse economic backgrounds across two prominent Durga Puja neighbourhoods—Jodhpur Park and Chalta Bagan. Participants include elderly residents, artisans, organizers, and visitors. To ensure reliability, the study integrates qualitative insights with observational data through triangulation. Findings reveal that pandals extend beyond religious significance, acting as vital social spaces that facilitate elderly engagement, reduce isolation, and foster community bonding. These temporary structures promote intergenerational interactions and reinforce local identity, creating a more inclusive urban environment. The study highlights the broader role of cultural festivities in shaping socially cohesive cities, demonstrating how ephemeral public spaces strengthen cultural heritage while enhancing urban inclusivity for aging populations.