Durga Puja
Bengal's biggest celebration of the goddess's homecoming.
Durga Puja is the most important festival of the Bengali calendar, celebrating Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura and observed for several days in the autumn month of Ashwin. Communities across Bengal and beyond mark the occasion with elaborately decorated pandals, music and processions. Read our Quotes and send Wishes for the festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
दुर्गा पूजा किस मान्यता पर आधारित है?
2026 में दुर्गा पूजा किस तारीख को है, और क्या यह तारीख हर साल स्थिर रहती है?
बंगाल में दुर्गा पूजा किस तरह मनाई जाती है?
लोग इस पर्व पर एक-दूसरे को शुभकामनाएं कैसे देते हैं?
What began as a festival hosted by wealthy zamindar families in the late medieval period has grown into a community-driven celebration, with neighbourhood clubs organising public pujas known as baroari puja. In 2021, UNESCO added Kolkata's Durga Puja to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, recognising its artistic and social significance. Share a Status to join the celebrations.
