Culture & Tradition

Durga Puja – The Grandest Festival of Bengal

When: September – October (Sharadiya Navratri)
 Where: Across West Bengal (Especially in Kolkata)

 Why Visit?

• A UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage.
• The biggest festival in Bengal, featuring extravagant Durga idols, creative pandals, and cultural performances.
• Kolkata transforms into a festival city, with thousands of themed pandals, illuminated streets, and massive processions.

 Best Experience:
✅ Pandal Hopping in Kolkata – Visit iconic Kumartuli, Bagbazar, and Maddox Square pandals.
✅ Sindoor Khela (Vijaya Dashami) – Women apply sindoor (vermilion) to each other, marking the end of the festival.
✅ Traditional Dhunuchi Dance & Dhaak Drumming – Witness rhythmic dance with incense burners.