Durga Puja is right around the corner with tons of celebrations, decorations, family gatherings, prayers, sweets, new dresses, cultural events, flavours of every kind and many more. It is widely celebrated in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Odisha and Bihar in a grand manner. Durga Puja is the biggest social-cultural event in this region and is linked with the Hindu religion.

The festival is celebrated as a homage to the Goddess Durga who killed Mahishasur, the victory of good over evil. The festival is celebrated every year with 10 day-long ceremonies, special programs and various other cultural programs. This year the Navaratri falls from 7th October to 15th October.

Kolkata embraces this festival with lights, treats, get-togethers and giant idols of goddess Durga. The city becomes lit up with the flavours and colours of Goddess Durga. The whole of Bengal comes together to celebrate it. The major attraction during this season is the building of pandals in the major worship destinations. Pandals are tent-like structures, usually resembling a temple where the god is placed and worshipped. These are built temporarily for a short period of time with clothes, wood etc.

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So let’s look at all the bright places in Kolkata and nearby it, that colours itself with paints of festivity that you can definitely visit during the Puja holidays.

Sovabazar Rajbari

Sovabazar Rajbari is the palace built by the Sovabazar royal family. This place is known for its extravagant Durga Puja celebrations. Durga Puja was celebrated here for the first time in a grand manner in 1757. After the traditional rituals, several cultural art forms are performed and the shehnai performance remains at the top.

Laha Bari

Laha Bari is one of the oldest colonial mansions in Kolkata. It is architecture with large porticos, verandas, charming chandeliers, stained glass windows. The place is decorated with lights, food and people during the time of the navaratri celebration. A traveller will be able to experience architecture, rituals and Bengali cuisines during this time of the year.

Santosh Mitra Square

Every year Durga Puja is celebrated with all its grandeur here. This place hosts one of the best pandals in Kolkata. Each year a different theme is selected for the pandal and the deity – Goddess Durga. The place is flooded with devotees and people who love the festive mood.

Deshapriya Park

Deshapriya Park is located south of Kolkata city. Here large pandals are built every year. People from all the parts of Bengal visit to see this wonder. The pandals created here often turn up to be trending on all the social media platforms. Interested to visit? Travel with the best tour operators in Kerala by your side.

Bagbazar

Bagbazar is a small town located in the north of Kolkata city, on the banks of the Hooghly River. This place is known for the celebrations in a grand and traditional manner. The place is a wonderland for the spectators as it showcases an elegant pandal and various performances including sword and baton fights.

Kolkata is a feast for every visitor during the time of this festival. A person can wander around visiting pandals located in various parts of the city, visit Melas, experience the traditional pujas and rituals, see different dance forms and regional art forms and have a bite of the Bengali cuisines. The celebrations will be all conducted by following the covid-19 protocols strictly.

So if you would like to celebrate this holiday season in a destination that celebrates Durga Puja in a grand manner, Kolkata should be your go-to place. For a hassle-free travel experience talk to our experts at Bliss Worldwide. We take care of all your traveling needs even the corporate touring booking.