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 a form of Holi celebrated in Kolkata.
Timings for Kolkata Book Fair
January: