Things To Explore In Kolkata During Durga Puja Festival

Culture October 12, 2023 By Ananya Jain Image Courtesy: Unsplash

Idol Making The exquisitely made idols of Goddess Durga are really gorgeous. However, if you understand the work that goes into making them, you will love them even more.? Image Courtesy: Unsplash

Kola Bou Bath The Hooghly River is used to bathe a banana tree to start the ritual early in the morning, before sunrise. The banana tree is used to carry the goddess' spirit and is dressed like a newlywed bride (banana bride) wearing a sari.? Image Courtesy: Unsplash

Pandal Visit The pandals that are erected in Kolkata's north and south. You may easily perform the hopping because these are connected to the metro line. Image Courtesy: Unsplash

Traditional Bonedi Bari Puja The traditional 'Bonedi Bari' pujas held in the city's opulent old private mansions are also quite worthwhile to attend, even though Kolkata's public Durga pujas typically receive all the attention. Image Courtesy: Buoyant Lifestyle

Kumari Puja Another important ceremony carried out during the Durga Puja celebration is the Kumari Puja. A young girl is worshipped during this puja.? Image Courtesy: Observebd.com

Dance During Durga Puja The devotional Dhunuchi folk dance is traditionally performed in front of Goddess Durga after the evening ceremonies on Asthami in order to please her. Image Courtesy: Wikimedia commons

Immersion of Durga Idols Married ladies put sindoor on the idol of Goddess Durga on the final day of the Durga Puja. The immersion takes place later at the ghat.? Image Courtesy: Wikimedia commons

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