Tag: Sharadotsava in West Bengal

दुर्गा पूजा उत्सव पश्चिम बंगाल Durgotsava Sharadotsava in West Bengal How is Durga Puja celebrated in West Bengal? Durga Puja is the one of the most famous festival celebrated in West Bengal and particularly in Kolkata, in honor of Goddess Durga during the period of Navaratri. It is celebrated for 10 days, however starting from the sixth day until the ninth day, the Pandals with grand idols of Goddess Durga are open for visitors. Saptami, Ashthami, Navami and Dashami—the last four days of Navratri are celebrated as Durga Puja in the eastern parts of the country. Durga Puja is the most popular festival in West Bengal, Assam and Bihar, and is celebrated with great pomp. Who started Durga Puja in Bengal? According to Rachel McDermott, and other scholars such as Brijen Gupta, the pers...