Bengal's great Festival, Durga puja. At the end of September, October. The puja environment has a beautiful natural beauty in the background. An unforgettable lifetime experience.
When it's celebrated: Durga Puja is celebrated in September or October.
What it celebrates: The festival commemorates the victory of Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasur, representing the triumph of good over evil.
How it's celebrated: The festival includes:
Sculpting: Artisans create clay images of Durga and her family from the Ganga River.
Painting: On the first day, eyes are painted onto the clay images to bring the goddess to life.
Immersion: On the tenth day, the images are immersed in the Ganga River.
Pandals: Street installations called pandals are set up in neighborhoods and feature different themes, arts, and messages.
Music: Traditional Bengali drumming is played.
Art: The festival is a public art exhibition that transforms the city.
Community: People from all backgrounds come together to celebrate.
Durga Puja is a celebration of art, culture, and devotion that embodies the cultural identity of Kolkata. It's also a thriving ground for collaborative artists and designers. If you want to witness Bengali's Durga puja in Calcutta, please come to Calcutta, India, in September and October. After goddess Durga, there are Goddess Laksmi, Kali-ma, and Ma Jagaddhatri too. A precious lifetime experience. Don't miss it.