Major Festivals
These are the celebrations that form the very heartbeat of Bengal. Witness the spectacular art, devotion, and community spirit of the region's most important annual events.
Durga Puja
October 9-13, 2025 | Main Festival Days
Experience the most magnificent festival in Bengal where art, culture, devotion, and community spirit come together in a spectacular 10-day celebration that transforms cities into open-air galleries and brings families together from across the world.
Kali Puja
October 29, 2025 | The Night of Worship
Witness the vibrant and powerful celebration of Kali Puja, which coincides with Diwali, where Bengal honors the fierce goddess Kali with spectacular fireworks, illuminated streets, and devoted worship.
Saraswati Puja
February 2, 2025 | Vasant Panchami
Experience Saraswati Puja, the beautiful spring festival dedicated to the goddess of knowledge, music, and art, celebrated with vibrant yellow attire, floral offerings, and a spirit of youthful romance.
Poila Boishakh
April 15, 2025 | The First Day of Boishakh
Celebrate Poila Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, a festival of new beginnings, cultural processions, delicious feasts, and heartfelt greetings of 'Shubho Noboborsho!' (Happy New Year!).
Eid al-Fitr
On sighting of the crescent moon (approx. April)
Experience the joyous culmination of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr in Bengal, a festival marked by prayers, charity, family gatherings, and magnificent culinary feasts.
Rath Yatra
July (approx)
Witness the spectacular Rath Yatra, or Chariot Festival, where idols of deities are paraded on magnificent, towering chariots pulled by thousands of devotees.
Christmas
December 25th
Experience the magic of Christmas in Kolkata, where Park Street transforms into a carnival of lights, music, and festive cheer, celebrated by people of all communities.
Jagadhatri Puja
Approximately one month after Durga Puja (Nov)
Experience the spectacular Jagadhatri Puja, celebrated with immense grandeur, towering idols, and brilliant light decorations, especially in the heritage town of Chandannagar.