Durga Puja is one of the most popular festivals in India. This is a major festival in the country and celebrated in various parts of the country. However, the best place to witness this festival is West Bengal, especially Kolkata. The city is at its best during the festival. The Durga Puja is the worship of Goddess Durga.
The celebration of Durga Puja is grand in every sense. It's a four day festival that involves a number of rituals and customs. The various customs and rituals are performed by a number of devotees. The celebration of Durga Puja also involves a number of other practices. Exchange of new clothes, gift items and sweets are some of the practices of this puja. A number of majestic pandals are constructed with beautiful idols of Goddess Durga are a great attraction for the people. In fact, night long pandal hopping is also a great attraction for tourists.
| Fairs and Festivals in West Bengal |
A number of majestic pandals are constructed with beautiful idols of Goddess Durga are a great attraction for the people. In fact, night long pandal hopping is also a great attraction for tourists.
Durga Puja will commence from October 2, this year. Indianholiday.com offers online information about Durga Puja.
| Festivals in October 2012 |
| Festival Name | Festivals Day/Date |
| Gandhi Jayanti | 2 Oct, Tuesday |
| Birthday Guru Ramdas ji | 9 Oct, Tuesday |
| Navratri | 16 Oct, Tuesday(starting) |
| Durga Puja | 20 Oct, Saturday |
| Kallaji Fair | 21 Oct, Sunday |
| Jagadhatri Puja | 22 Nov, Thursday |
| Dasara Fair | 24 Oct, Wednesday |
| Ayudha Mela | 24 Oct, Wednesday |
| Dussehra | 24 Oct, Wednesday |
| Kota Dussehra | 24 Oct, Wednesday |
| Id_ul_Zuha | 27 Oct, Saturday |
| Sharad Purnima | 29 Oct, Monday |
| Gajalaxmi Puja | 29 Oct, Monday |
| Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti | 29 Oct, Monday |
| Manektari Punam Fair | Mid of October |
| Koratty Muthy | 2nd Week of October |
| Rajgir Dance Festival | Last Week of October |
| Brahmotsavam | October |
| Rayalaseema Dance and Festival | October |
| Ramlila | October |
| Ram Barat | October |
| Qutub Festival | October |
| Tsokum Festival | October |
| Cape Festival | October |
| Autumn Festival | October |
| Barabanki Mela | October |
| Pinjore Heritage Festival | October |
| Pomblang Lewduh | October |
| Sri Vithappa Fair | October |
| Thimithi Festival | October |