Housed in North Kolkata, near the ganges, Durga Puja is held in this ancestral house of the Datta Family since 1794. Going by the history the puja is 222 years old. This Pujo was initiated by the ...

The Indian city of Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta) has a long tradition of lavishly celebrating the Durga Puja, an annual Hindu festival that reveres the goddess Durga. It is the biggest and ...

Vegetarian bhog for the goddess and a folk dances by tribal communities on Navami are some of the highlights of this Puja Over two centuries old, the Durga Puja of the Pathak family was started by ...

Whether it's a wedding, birthday, or any other joyous occasion, mishti is an indispensable part of celebrations in Kolkata.

Dussehra marks the culmination of Durga Pooja. Timings for Durga Pooja in Kolkata This festival is celebrated between the months of September and October. Kolkata has innumerable markets ...

Kolkata: Cops will revert to the 2019 Durga Puja-like traffic arrangement for Dec 31-Jan 1 traffic movement, where each hotspot will see selective barricading to ensure no pedestrian spillover on ...

Kolkata: Two documentary films, ‘Bhabatosher Karkhana' and ‘Hridaypur', based on Kolkata's Durga Puja and its theme artists, premiered at the ongoing 30th Kolkata International Film Festival ...

Explore Kolkata's hidden gems, from serene lakes and ancient palaces to vibrant neighborhoods and architectural marvels, for ...

I’ve come to Kolkata in Bengal, where her festival the Durga Puja, has taken over the city ... the goddess has pretty much been consigned to history. But just like those great ancient goddesses ...

Kolkata 's iconic tram service which turned 150 years old earlier this year will celebrate the spirit of Durga Puja with a specially painted tram depicting scenes from the moulding of the goddess ...