Durga Puja

India (Kolkata)OctoberMillions

LocationIndia (Kolkata)

WhenOctober

AttendanceMillions

About Durga Puja

A UNESCO intangible heritage since 2021. Kolkata becomes an open air gallery of themed pavilions called pandals. Ten armed Durga idols are installed for a week. Dhak drummers sound the pulse. Idols are carried to the river for immersion on the final night.

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