Durga Puja is a festival dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga – daughter, mother, warrior and defeater of demons

Navratri, meaning ‘nine nights,’ is celebrated across India with varying rituals and practices. Durga Puja is a five-day festival that begins on Shashthi (the sixth day of Navratri) and culminates on Vijayadashami (the tenth day).

Durga Puja, a significant Hindu festival, celebrates Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura and honors feminine strength. The sacred Ashtami day in 2024 is on October 11 with pushpanjali and Kumari Puja.

Join the festivities of Durga Puja 2024! Get the latest updates on Ashtami and Navami dates, puja timings, and rituals. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and celebrations honoring Goddess Durga,

The grand scale celebration of Durga Puja in West Bengal is breathtaking, with every alley lighting up with pandals, old Bengali classic songs, and of course, food stalls of jhalmuri, ghugni, phuchka,

From unique light and shadow displays to innovatively designed pandal structures, check out the best places to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata in 2024.