Mumbai is Maximum City, Bengaluru is the Garden City, and Kolkata? Well, it is the City of Joy. Visit Kolkata during Durga Puja and you will understand why it got that label. The autumnal festival of Durga Puja is one of the most popular celebrations in Kolkata. Durga Puja was added to UNESCO's list of 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity' in 2021. on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognising the festival's special character. Durga Puja in Kolkata takes months to organise and prep, with thousands of craftspersons creating the idols and jaw-dropping structures that house them. You can read more about the art processes behind the festival in our feature here.
Heritage
In Kolkata For Durga Puja? Bookmark This 6-Day Festive Itinerary
From pandal-hopping to pujas in heritage mansions, from fun-filled rituals to the best festive foods to have, here's a list of things to do if you are in Kolkata for Durga Puja 2024
7 October 2024
People flock around an idol Photo: Tarun Samanta/WikiCommons
People flock around an idol Photo: Tarun Samanta/WikiCommons
