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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]
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.
Sep 9, 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.
Durga Puja in Kolkata has been inscribed on the intangible cultural heritage list of UNESCO in December 2021. As per Hindu scriptures, the festival marks the victory of goddess Durga in her battle against the shape-shifting asura, Mahishasura.
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.
With energy buzzing in the air, the city of Kolkata lights up for the ten days of the Durga Puja. With the sound of dhak and shankh (conch shell) along with the smell of freshly cooked bhog in the air, every household celebrates each day with boundless energy.
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.
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.
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:
Oct 9, 2023 · A Newbie's Guide To Durga Puja In Kolkata. In Kolkata for the first time during Durga Puja? Don't let the apparent chaos stump you. Here are a few quick points that will let you enjoy the carnival spirit that envelops the city. Pandal hopping is a popular activity during Durga Puja Sankarshansen/WikiCommons. Uttara Gangopadhyay. Updated on :
