Durga Puja

Kolkata, the city of Joy is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It is a gateway to eastern India. The former British capital of India is a colorful palette of art and architecture, museums, temples, football clubs, Coffee houses, lip-smacking street food along with plethora of cultural festivals. It is a place where you will be able to see a unique blend of old and modern culture. The city of joy Kolkata is known for its liveliness and rich culture and heritage. The city of Kolkata comes alive in the festival of Durga Puja.Show more

Being the most prominent festival of Kolkata, Durga Puja is the soul and pride of West Bengal. Every year in Kolkata the festival of Durga Puja brings great enthusiasm, joyous moments and a chance to get together with families and friends in the most amazing manner like never before. Durga Puja is never celebrated in the same manner every year.

The theme of the Durga Puja Pandals change along with the design of the idol of Goddess Durga. In some parts of India, it is celebrated for 6 days while in other parts it is celebrated for 10 days but the charm of Durga Puja never fades. In West Bengal, you will witness the best of Durga Puja Festival because it is the main cultural festival of Bengalis. The festival of Durga Puja showcases the rich culture and heritage of West Bengal.