Kolkata Experience The Durga Puja Phenomenon

Durga Puja is that time of the year when the City of Joy truly lives up to its name. It pulsates with a unique euphoria and&nbspyou can almost smell it in the air. Every corner is abuzz with activityfrom the narrow alleys of Kumartuli where the idols are made to the bazaars filled with the aroma of incense&nbspand flowers.&nbspKolkata comes alive during Durga Puja.

SK Deb, a family member of the Sovabazar Rajbari, recollects the history of the city's oldest Pujo &nbspwhile an artist from Kumartuli explains the kind of dedication and hard-work it takes to make each idol. 

Watch our video to see how Kolkata gears up for the festival and we guarantee you will book your tickets in no time.

See wbtourismpuja.in & wbtourism.gov.in&nbspfor more details and download the Sharadotsav App by the Dept of Tourism available on Google Play Store.