Durga Puja - Of Prosperity, Goodness, And Devotion

Durga Puja, a celebration honoring the fierce Goddess Durga, is a prominent holiday for Bengalis in India. The vibrant and high-energy celebration is marked by the decoration of massive pandals in the center of which a lavishly decked statue of Goddess Durga sits. The celebration is distinguished by a great deal of dancing, singing, and good times. Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata are a must-see; it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a festival at its heart.

Significance: It commemorates Lord Rama’s invocation of Goddess Durga before going to war with the demon king Ravana.
Key attractions: Plush pandals, incredibly beautiful ten armed Durga idols, and the puja
When: 10th day of Ashwina Shukla paksha according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar, which corresponds to September or October of the Gregorian calendar
Where: Kolkata and the metros are the best places to be in India during Durga Puja celebrations
Durga Puja 2022: 1st October - 5th October
Things To Do: Visit Durga Puja pandals to catch the true vibe of this celebration