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Durga Puja


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
Bera Utsav Murshidabad Diwali Festival West Bengal
Durga Puja Gangasagar Mela 24 Parganas
Jagaddhatri Puja Hooghly Jalpesh Mela Jalpaiguri
Jhapan Bankura Kenduli Mela Birbhum
Naba Barsho Poush Mela Birbhum
Ravindra Jayanti Rash Mela Cooch Behar
Rathayatra Hooghly Teesta Tea and Tourism Festival
Vasanta Utsav Shantiniketa Vishnupur Festival Bankura

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