Durga Puja The festival of the Goddess, explained.
260 guides across 13 topics, from Mahalaya and the puja rituals to pandal art, bhog, Kolkata travel, diaspora celebrations and planning for 2027.
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History, meaning & core traditions
Who Goddess Durga is, the Mahishasura story, why the festival is held in autumn, its symbols, and how it grew into a community celebration.
Mahalaya to Dashami: the puja days
A day-by-day guide from Mahalaya and Bodhan through Saptami, Ashtami and Navami to Sindoor Khela, Visarjan and Bijoya Dashami.
Pandals, idols & craftsmanship
How pandals and theme pujas are designed, how Kumartuli artisans make and paint the idols, and eco-friendly idol materials.
Kolkata & West Bengal
Bonedi Bari heritage pujas, famous North and South Kolkata pandals, and Durga Puja across Howrah, Siliguri, Darjeeling and rural Bengal.
Durga Puja across India
Durga Puja beyond Bengal, from CR Park in Delhi and Mumbai to Cuttack, Guwahati, Tripura, Bengaluru and Chennai.
Bhog, prasad & recipes
Khichuri bhog, labra, luchi and payesh, Bengali sweets, Kolkata street food and bhog serving etiquette at the pandal.
Wishes, quotes & greetings
Durga Puja wishes in Bengali, English and Hindi, messages for each puja day, Bijoya greetings, quotes and captions.
Kids, school essays & crafts
Essays, speeches, quizzes, pandal-model projects and crafts that help children learn about Durga Puja.
Fashion, dhunuchi dance & culture
What to wear on each puja day, the Sindoor Khela look, dhunuchi naach, the dhak, and ideas for pandal cultural evenings.
Travel, pandal hopping & photography
Kolkata pandal-hopping itineraries and routes, public transport, avoiding crowds, where to stay, and photographing the festival respectfully.
Durga Puja around the world
Durga Puja in the US, Canada, the UK, the UAE, Singapore and Australia, and how it compares with Navratri, Dussehra and Kali Puja.
Durga Puja 2027 city events
Durga Puja 2027 pandals and events city by city, from Kolkata and CR Park to New Jersey, Toronto and London.
Questions & comparisons
Short, direct answers to specific Durga Puja questions, with side-by-side comparisons of related customs and a glossary.
Durga Puja 2027 date framework
| Observance | 2027 date |
|---|---|
| Mahalaya | September 29, 2027 |
| Shashthi / Bodhan | October 5, 2027 |
| Saptami / Navpatrika | October 6, 2027 |
| Maha Ashtami | October 7, 2027 |
| Maha Navami | October 8-9, 2027 depending on regional observance rules |
| Bengal Vijayadashami / Visarjan | October 10, 2027 |
Local tithi timings and community schedules can vary. Year-specific pages should be refreshed once organizers publish current pandal, bhog, transport and cultural-program details.