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  1. Festivals in Kolkata - Wikipedia. Kolkata has many festivals throughout the year. The largest and most magnificently celebrated festival of the city is Durga Puja, and it features colourful pandals, decorative idols of Hindu goddess Durga and her family, lighting decorations and fireworks.

  2. Feb 14, 2024 · 1. Saraswati Puja. 14th February, 2024. Perhaps one of the unique celebrations of Kolkata is the day celebrating the Homecoming of the Hindu Goddess of Learning, Goddess Saraswati.

  3. Apr 13, 2023 · Whether you are a cinema-lover, music-buff, or a true epicure, the varied genres of festivals will leave you spoilt for choice. With festivals like Durga Pooja, Charak Puja, Dover Lane Music Festival, National Theatre Festival, and more, get immersed in the colors of Kolkata.

  4. India's top 10 festivals are celebrated with much pomp and fervor: DiwaliFestival of Lights (November 1st, 2024) Holi — Festival of Colors (March 14th, 2025) Navaratri — the 9-Nights Festival for Goddesses (October 3rd to October 12th, 2024) Dussehra — Victory of Rama on the tenth day (October 12th, 2024)

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Durga_PujaDurga Puja - Wikipedia

    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.

  6. 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]

  7. 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.

  8. 3 days ago · Festivals From India is the first-ever online and mobile platform dedicated to showcasing thousands of art and culture festivals. Our mission is to provide festival enthusiasts and professionals with trusted information, updates, and resources on India’s diverse festival ecosystem, spanning genres, art forms, locations, and languages.

  9. 2 days ago · Where: West Bengal State Archaeological Museum, 1, Satyen Roy Rd, Auddy Bagan Basti, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700034. A Singles Mixer. Hit up one of Kolkata's premier dining destinations, Mehico, for The Single’s Mixer KOLKATA chapter. Get ready to socialise, mingle, and connect with like-minded, verified individuals. Whether you're looking for new friends, potential love interests, or just a great time, this event is the place to be.

  10. Jan 26, 2021 · If you want to experience Durga Puja in Kolkata, ideally you should be in the city at least a week before the festival starts so you can see the finishing touches being put on the idols of the goddess. If that's not possible, there are still plenty of other ways to enjoy it -- all night long! Here are the best of them.

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