India's Leading tour operator since 1990.Indian Holiday Pvt.Ltd.
India Top Destinations
Holidays in India
Hotels in India
Travel to India
Tourism in India
India Theme Holidays
Tour Packages for India
India Tourism
Travel Tips | Travel Maps of India | Flights to India | India Photo Gallery | Culture of India | Home

Durga Puja in West Bengal

Introduction:
Durga Puja is one of the main festivals in West Bengal. Durga Puja is celebrated with pomp and grandeur in all over Bengal, Assam, Orissa and Tripura. There is lies a great mythological tale behind this grand celebration of Durga Puja. Durga Puja takes place in the months of autumn and is regarded as the biggest festival among the Hindus

Description:
Durga Puja being a grand occasion among the Hindus is celebrated with all over the country and especially in West Bengal. According to the Hindu mythology this celebration time is not the actual celebration of goddess Durga. This celebration takes place for five consecutive days it is said that the occasion has been introduced by an epical hero Ram who offered his offerings before entering into the battle with Ravana who kidnapped Sita. After Ram the hero of Ramayana introduced the occasion and that made the celebration famous world wide. It is known that goddess Durga visits to make this land free from evils and along with Durga her daughters Laxmi and Saraswati and sons Ganesha and Kartik.

Time for celebration:
The Durga Puja takes place in the days of autumn which falls in the months of September and October. The celebration takes place for five days and in these five days the land takes anew shape where all the people irrespective of caste and creed. People go for pandal hopping and the pandal areas are decorated with colorful lights which add a different dimension to the celebration.

Fairs and Festivals in West Bengal

Indianholiday offers local tours of Durga Puja of West Bengal. To book a tour or for more information present your queries in the form below.

  Click Here for Incredible India Experience !!
India Tour Packages | India Wildlife Holidays | India Golden Triangle Tour | Palace on Wheels
About Us | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Book Hotels in India | Flight Booking | Car Rental | Terms & Conditions