1. SARASWATI PUJA ( JANUARY - FEBRUARY)
On the holy day of Basant Panchami, Devi Saraswati , the Goddess of Knowledge and art is worshipped with bel ( Aegle Marmelos) leaves, fresh white / yellow flowers , sandal wood paste , phaag and abhro ( herbal colours)
2. DOL PURNIMA (MARCH)
Just like Holi in the rest of the country , the spring festival of colours known as Dol Purnima in West Bengal is celebrated with great pomp and show.
3. POILA BAISAKH (APRIL)
Also known as Naba Barsha, Poila Baisakh is the celebration of the Bengali New Year.
4. DURGA PUJA ( SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER)
The celebration of Goddess Durga's victory on buffalo demon king Mahisasura is one of the biggest festivals in West Bengal. The city of Kolkata lighten s up like a diamond during night as people crowd up the roads and gather in pandals.
5. KALI PUJA ( OCTOBER - NOVEMBER)
The festival of Goddess Kali is celebrated during Diwali. Special puja is held in Kalighat and Dakshineswar Temple where the ritual of animal sacrifice takes place. The occasion is marked with decoration of lamps , candles and a lot of crackers.
6. BHAI PHOTO ( OCTOBER - NOVEMBER )
Bhai Phota is an occasion where a sister puts sandal mark or tika on her brother's forehead and prays for his long life. The brother in return promises to protect her throughout his life.
7. CHRISTMAS ( DECEMBER)
Christmas is celebrated in Kolkata with the same spirit as other festivals. The day begins with carols and prayers. Park Street , the main hub celebrations is lighted with twinkling bulbs and draped with decorative papers.
8. MUHARRAM
The day of martydom of prophet Mohammed's grandson Imam Hussain is observed all over India with a mournful modality. In Kolkata huge rallies can be seen from Rajabazar, Kidderpore and Sealdah which meet at Beliaghata.
On the holy day of Basant Panchami, Devi Saraswati , the Goddess of Knowledge and art is worshipped with bel ( Aegle Marmelos) leaves, fresh white / yellow flowers , sandal wood paste , phaag and abhro ( herbal colours)
2. DOL PURNIMA (MARCH)
Just like Holi in the rest of the country , the spring festival of colours known as Dol Purnima in West Bengal is celebrated with great pomp and show.
3. POILA BAISAKH (APRIL)
Also known as Naba Barsha, Poila Baisakh is the celebration of the Bengali New Year.
4. DURGA PUJA ( SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER)
The celebration of Goddess Durga's victory on buffalo demon king Mahisasura is one of the biggest festivals in West Bengal. The city of Kolkata lighten s up like a diamond during night as people crowd up the roads and gather in pandals.
5. KALI PUJA ( OCTOBER - NOVEMBER)
The festival of Goddess Kali is celebrated during Diwali. Special puja is held in Kalighat and Dakshineswar Temple where the ritual of animal sacrifice takes place. The occasion is marked with decoration of lamps , candles and a lot of crackers.
6. BHAI PHOTO ( OCTOBER - NOVEMBER )
Bhai Phota is an occasion where a sister puts sandal mark or tika on her brother's forehead and prays for his long life. The brother in return promises to protect her throughout his life.
7. CHRISTMAS ( DECEMBER)
Christmas is celebrated in Kolkata with the same spirit as other festivals. The day begins with carols and prayers. Park Street , the main hub celebrations is lighted with twinkling bulbs and draped with decorative papers.
8. MUHARRAM
The day of martydom of prophet Mohammed's grandson Imam Hussain is observed all over India with a mournful modality. In Kolkata huge rallies can be seen from Rajabazar, Kidderpore and Sealdah which meet at Beliaghata.
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