This year, Kolkata's Durga Puja pandals have outdone themselves with innovative themes, breathtaking artistry and attention to detail.

Telebhaja, a quintessential Bengali snack, holds a special place during Durga Puja. These deep-fried fritters, made from a variety of vegetables, fish, or meat, are a must-have while pandal hopping. Here’s a list of six of the best spots in Kolkata to indulge in telebhaja during the festive seaso.

From unique light and shadow displays to innovatively designed pandal structures, check out the best places to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata in 2024.

Durga Puja in Kolkata is one of the most famous festivals in the city and symbolises the worship of Goddess Durga. The festival is knwn for its vibrant celebrations that attract millions of devotees and tourists every year.

Sikdar Bagan Sadharan Durga Puja is one of the largest Durja Puja pandals in Kolkata. It is also one of the oldest pujas organised in the city, established in the year 1913. Despite its small space, this pandal holds a strong spiritual influence on the local devotees. You must visit this pandal to enjoy the spiritual energy and great devotion.

From pandal-hopping to pujas in heritage mansions, from fun-filled rituals to the best festive foods to have, here's a list of things to do if you are in Kolkata for Durga Puja 2024

Har aurat mei Durga hai,” and this is why we try to replicate the features and figure of an actual woman while making the idol, said Biswajit Haldar, a 24-year-old idol maker.