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The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide To Experiencing Durga Puja In Kolkata

Dotted with pandals and heaving with colourful celebrations everywhere you look, experiencing the Durga Puja in Kolkata is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here's a complete guide for those witnessing the Durga Puja in Kolkata for the first time

Durga Puja i𒈔n Kolkata is a blend of religion and art Photo: Vishal Rohatgi/Unsplash
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Imagine stepping out from the Meenakshi Temple of Madurai and entering St Peter’s Basilica at Vatican City. Or, maybe you are at🍌 while your friend calls you from the Pyramids of Egypt. Together, you make a plan to meet at a restaurant near . In the evening, your child insists on vi🐟siting the "Land of Toys." You can experience all of these places in just one setting during the annual autumn festival of Durga Puja in . Dotted with temporary pavilions which draw inspiration from various monuments, imaginary installations and more, this is the time when the city turns into one large walk-through gallery.