Festivals of West BengalExplore timings, rituals, panchang dates & holy mantras
Delve into the rich cultural and spiritual tapestry of Bengal. Find detailed guides on astronomical muhurats, custom procedures, folk tales, and translations of devotional hymns.
Featured Festival Clusters
Mahalaya
Auspicious Advent (End of Pitru Paksha)
The beginning of Devi Paksha and countdown to Durga Puja. Listen to the early morning Chandi Path broadcast and offer holy water Tarpan to your ancestors.
Durga Puja & Dussehra
Autumn Homecoming (Shashthi to Dashami)
The biggest celebration of Bengal. Visit artistic pandals, participate in the Ashtami pushpanjali, witness the majestic Dhunuchi dance, and join the Sindoor Khela vermilion play.
Kojagari Lakshmi Puja
Autumn Full Moon (Ashwin Purnima)
The legendary night vigil dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Cleanse your home, draw traditional Alpona feet, light oil lamps, and invite divine wealth and abundance.
Kali Puja & Diwali
New Moon Night (Kartik Amavasya)
The dark midnight worship of Mother Kali and the festival of lights. Guide your ancestors with 14 clay lamps, eat 14 leafy greens, and seek ultimate spiritual liberation.
Jagaddhatri Puja
Universal Mother Worship (Kartik Shukla Navami)
Celebrate the goddess who holds and sustains the universe. Explore the history of Krishnachandra's royal initiative and visit Chandannagar to witness majestic pandals and 3D moving lights.