First Day of Durga Puja Festivities
September 24 - SUNDAY
Observance: Observance, Hinduism Holiday (India)
"Starting Bengal's most magnificent festival honoring Goddess Durga with artistic pandals."
The beginning of Bengal's grandest festival celebrating Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura.
Traditions:
- Installing beautifully crafted Durga idols in elaborate themed pandals
- Performing traditional rituals like pushpanjali with flowers
- Pandal hopping to admire creative installations across the city
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Fun Fact:
Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata are so elaborate that some cost over 1 crore rupees to create.