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FESTIVALS IN WEST BENGAL TOURISM

West Bengal is famous for its culture and festivals are an inevitable part of this culture. The Durga Pooja in this state is one of the most colorful, lively events you will witness in the world. There are several other festivals too that give you a taste of the life and culture of the people inhabiting this region of the country. It is ideal to plan a visit to West Bengal when you can experience one of these festivals.

Poila Baisakh in Kolkata

It is the Bengali New Year celebrated in mid-April. The first month of Bengali calendar (Baisakh) is considered auspicious for marriages, etc. The Bengali New Year celebration is popularly known as 'Poila Baisakh' (Bengali poila = first, Baisakh = the first month in Bengali Calendar). It's the first day of the Bengali New Year,…
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Raas Mela in Cooch Behar

The Raas mela in Cooch Behar district is the oldest and traditional fair and is one of the most famous festivals celebrated in cooch Behar. The fair is held on the auspicious day of Purnima in the month of Kartik according to Bengali calendar. The fair is held to celebrate…
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Durga Puja in Cooch Behar

Durga puja is the biggest festival celebrated with great spirit in every place of West Bengal. It is believed that the festival of Durga puja was started in the year 1510 by the founder of Cooch dynasty Raja Biswa Singha. Popularly known as Borodebi, the gigantic sized Durga sculpture is red in…
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Bhai Phota Festival in Kolkata

On this day, sisters fast for their brother wishing them good luck, prosperiety and health. In return, the brother promises to protect her all her life. Bhai Phota happens on the same day when other parts of the country celebrate Bhai Dhooj.
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Bishnupur festival

The Bishnupur festival is the perfect blend of past and the present traditions and is characterized by exhibition and sale of unique handicrafts, sculptures, hand woven and printed cloths.Another attraction of the festival is the musical performances. The Mela is celebrated from December 27-31.
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Bishnupur Festival

The Bishnupur festival is the perfect blend of past and the present traditions and is characterized by exhibition and sale of unique handicrafts, sculptures, hand woven and printed cloths.
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Kolkata Book Fair

Initiated in 1976 by Kolkata Publishers and Booksellers’ Guild, Kolkata Book fair is the most famous book fair in the city. Held across 12 days starting from the last Wednesday of January, the fair is held at Kolkata Maidan. The collection mainly comprises of English and Bengali books.Dol Purnima is…
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Durga Pooja in Kolkata

The most popular festival in the city, Durga Pooja is celebrated for nine days with great pomp and enthusiasm across the city. The festival is celebrated, between the months of September and October, to mark the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasur. Durga Pooja is celebrated in other parts of…
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Losar Festival in Kalimpong

Losar is the Tibetan word for "new year." Losar is celebrated for 15 days, with the main celebrations on the first three days. It often falls on the same day as the Chinese New Year. Its is considered as the most important Buddhist festival and is also known as the Tibetan…
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Kali Pooja in Kolkata

Kali Pooja is celebrated to honour Goddess Kali. A grand pooja is conducted at midnight to celebrate the destruction of evil. This festival coincides with Diwali which is celebrated in other parts of the country. This festival generally overlaps between the months of October and November.
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