Kolkata, known for its grand Durga Puja celebrations, becomes a hub of vibrant festivities in October 2024. The city embraces the spirit of Durga Puja with cultural performances, pandal hopping, special cruises, and delectable feasts. Here are some of the key events to look forward to this Durga Puja season.
Kolkata Durga Puja Events:
Inauguration Ceremony Durga Puja 2024
- Date: October 4, 2024
- Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Location: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation – Chaplin Square, Bertram St, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Description: Kickstart the Durga Puja festivities with the grand inauguration ceremony. Witness the lighting of the city as the celebrations begin.
DURGA PUJA – SPECIAL CRUISE DAY-2
- Date: October 4, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Location: Vivada Jetty, Strand Road, Millennium Park Main Gate, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Description: Enjoy a unique experience by cruising on the Ganges during the Durga Puja celebrations. This special cruise offers breathtaking views of illuminated pandals from the river.
DURGA PUJA – SPECIAL CRUISE DAY-3
- Date: October 5, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Location: Vivada Jetty, Strand Road, Millennium Park Main Gate, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Description: Continue your Durga Puja celebrations aboard a river cruise, taking in the mesmerizing cityscape while enjoying traditional music and performances.
DURGA PUJA – SPECIAL CRUISE DAY-4
- Date: October 6, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Location: Vivada Jetty, Strand Road, Millennium Park Main Gate, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Description: Experience the final day of the special Durga Puja cruise as you soak in the festive ambiance along the iconic riverbanks of Kolkata.
Durgotsav – Kolkata Experience
- Date: October 8–13, 2024
- Location: Park Street, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Description: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Kolkata’s Durgotsav with this special experience. Explore the bustling streets, view pandals, and join in the cultural celebrations.
DURGA PUJA – SHASHTHI SPECIAL
- Date: October 8, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Location: Vivada Jetty, Strand Road, Millennium Park Main Gate, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Description: Celebrate the first day of Durga Puja (Shashthi) on a special river cruise, featuring traditional music and a festive ambiance.
Kolkata Durga Puja Parikrama
- Date: October 10–13, 2024
- Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
- Description: Join the Durga Puja Parikrama, a guided tour of the city’s famous Durga Puja pandals, each with its unique theme and stunning artistry.
Durga Puja Parikrama on Theme Vessel, 2024
- Date: October 10–13, 2024
- Location: Babughat, Strand Rd, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Description: Explore Kolkata’s pandals in style aboard the Theme Vessel, offering a comfortable and unique way to experience Durga Puja.
Durga Puja Special Buffet
- Date: October 10, 2024
- Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Millennium Park, Strand Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Description: Indulge in a special Durga Puja buffet featuring an array of traditional Bengali dishes, offering a culinary celebration of the festival.
Durga Pujor Mahabhoj Experience
- Date: October 9–13, 2024
- Location: Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport, Jessore Rd, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Description: Enjoy a lavish feast during the Durga Puja festivities, with specially curated meals that showcase the best of Bengali cuisine.
Celebrate Durga Puja on The Ganges by Jupiter
- Date: October 12, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: Fairlie Place Ghat, Fairley Place, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Description: Celebrate Durga Puja with a serene evening cruise on the Ganges, where you can admire the grandeur of the celebrations from the water.
Suburban Kolkata Durga Puja
- Date: October 14, 2024
- Time: 10:10 PM
- Location: Santoshpur Railway Station, Santoshpur Rd, Maheshtala, West Bengal
- Description: Take a trip to the suburban areas of Kolkata to witness Durga Puja celebrations away from the city’s bustle, offering a more intimate and traditional experience.
Kolkata comes alive during Durga Puja, with an array of events that highlight the city’s deep cultural roots and festive spirit. From river cruises to pandal hopping and delectable feasts, there’s no better way to experience the grandest festival of the year than in the City of Joy.
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