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Durga Puja is an annual festival celebrated magnificently marking the worship of the Hindu mother goddess Durga. [1] [2] This festival is the biggest festival in Kolkata. [3] [4] There were about 3,000 Barowari pujas in Kolkata in 2022. More than 200 pujas were organized in the city with a budget of over one crore rupees. [5]
Durga Puja ( ISO: Durgā Pūjā ), also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsav, is an annual festival originating in the Indian subcontinent which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess Durga, and is also celebrated because of Durga's victory over Mahishasura.
Oct 1, 2019 · Durga Puja in Kolkata is most famous festival celebrated to honor Goddess Durga. Read more about Kolkata Durga Puja 2018; its rituals, pandals, Food, etc.
Jan 26, 2021 · Want to experience Kolkata Durga Puja? Here are eight of the best ways to enjoy the biggest festival of the year there, with dates for 2021.
Durga Puja is an annual festival celebrated in September or October, most notably in Kolkata, in West Bengal of India, but also in other parts of India and amongst the Bengali diaspora. It marks the ten-day worship of the Hindu mother-goddess Durga.
Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal is known for the grand celebration of Durga Puja. During the festival the city transforms into a colorful and vibrant hub with streets decorated with lights and pandals.
Oct 15, 2020 · Durga Puja, known locally as Pujo, literally takes over the city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) for five days each fall. Some say there are upwards of 4,000 Durga Puja pandals scattered throughout Kolkata, and attendance by millions of people.
Dec 16, 2021 · Since 2016, the Mamata Banerjee government has been organising a Durga Puja Carnival — a parade of popular pujas from Kolkata and adjoining districts along with cultural performances — at Red Road to attract global attention for the festival and boost tourism.
Oct 9, 2023 · But you will soon be surprised to find a rhythm in this madness, an overarching camaraderie beyond religion. So, just immerse yourself in the flow and enjoy Kolkata's unique spirit during Durga Puja, which is from October 20 to 24, 2023. Grab The App. First, get oriented with the city's layout.
Sep 29, 2021 · This year, Kolkata will come alive with colourful pandals and idols of the Goddess during the Durga Puja festival (October 11-15). So, here’s a guide on how to celebrate and witness this Durga Puja in Kolkata:
