{"id":4356,"date":"2022-05-20T15:05:40","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T15:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/?p=4356"},"modified":"2022-05-31T07:01:13","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T07:01:13","slug":"west-bengals-most-popular-festivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/west-bengals-most-popular-festivals\/","title":{"rendered":"West Bengal&#8217;s Most Popular Festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Famous Festival of West Bengal\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f1rxxNMLZUM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals11-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals11-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals11-114x60.jpg 114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>West Bengal is a fantastic state in terms of festivals, culture, dress, and way of life. This region has been lauded in a variety of photographic and print media outlets. One of the qualities that distinguishes the state and makes it worthwhile to come is the abundance of celebrations and festivities. West Bengal hosts a number of festivities that keep inhabitants occupied throughout the year. Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, Kali Puja, and many others are among them. During the festival season, the entire ambiance is amplified and amped up. Being a part of these popular gatherings is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. So, let us begin with a list of West Bengal festivities that take place throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Durga Puja<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals-107x60.jpg 107w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals-840x473.jpg 840w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This festival takes place between September and October. Durga Puja is one of West Bengal&#8217;s most important celebrations. The tremendous celebration that takes place during the festival is well-known all around the world. It celebrates the victory of Good over Evil. According to popular belief, Goddess Durga conquered the demon &#8220;Mahishasura&#8221; after a ten-day struggle. The tenth day, or the last day, is known as Vijay Dashmi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals2.jpg 660w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals2-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals2-420x280.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering prayers to the Goddess Durga, celebrations, feasts, dance, theatre, and music are all part of this festival. People dress up in fresh colourful outfits on this auspicious day. They go to different cultures&#8217; puja pandals to offer their respects to the ten-armed goddess Durga. Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Ganesha , and Kartikeya are ornately and lavishly adorned. The priests perform the prayers at predetermined times, while worshippers visit pandals during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Puja of Kali<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals8-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals8-420x280.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another notable celebration that takes place in West Bengal in October or November is Kali Puja. This is a multi-day festival that lasts roughly twenty days. It takes place after Durga Puja. Aside from Durga Puja, it is one of the most important celebrations in Kolkata. The Kali Puja celebration is held in honour of Goddess Kali. It is identified by the chanting of mantras at night that lasts until daylight. The Goddess is adorned with exquisite hibiscus garlands. In the presence of the holy fire, all sacred mantra chanting takes place. Devotees provide a variety of services. Sweets, lentils, and rice are among the offerings made to the Goddess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Chhat Puja<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals6-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals6-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals6-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals6-1-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals6-1-420x280.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival. It is the only Vedic celebration that honours Surya Dev, the Sun God, and ChhathiMaiya (Goddess Usha mentioned in Vedic scriptures). The Chhath Puja is done to thank Lord Surya for sustaining life on Earth. People make a few wishes to the Lord while completing the rites of this celebration. Worshiping Lord Sun, according to Hindu texts, aids in the treatment of a variety of maladies, including leprosy. It also contributes to the well-being and longevity of friends, family members, and elders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals7-1-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals7-1-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals7-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals7-1-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals7-1-108x60.jpg 108w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals7-1-900x500.jpg 900w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals7-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dol Purnima<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"799\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals5.jpg 799w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals5-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals5-107x60.jpg 107w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another Hindu festival with a different name that is observed in the state of West Bengal is celebrating &#8220;DolPurnima.&#8221; This is the Bengali counterpart to the Holi event. Dol Purnima is celebrated in a highly dignified manner by both men and women. It is accomplished by transporting the statues of Krishna and Radha on an attractively decorated palanquin along the major streets of the hamlet or city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals4-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the morning of Dol Purnima, the pupils wear in spotless white or saffron-colored clothing. They also wear fragrant flower garlands. Everyone has a good time on this occasion by singing and dancing to the beats of musical instruments. Musical instruments like as trash, ektara, veena, and others are employed. Women sing as worshipers swing the idols. devotional music and a circle dance around the swing The males spray coloured powder, abir, and coloured water at them during these activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Poush Sankranti<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In West Bengal, Makar Sankranti is known as &#8220;Poush Sankranti.&#8221; The festival&#8217;s name is derived from the Bengali month &#8220;Poush.&#8221; This is the month when the harvest celebration is held. The freshly harvested paddy, together with date palm syrup known as Patali and Khejurer Gur, is used to make a wide range of traditional Bengali sweets. Coconut, rice flour, date palm jaggery, and milk are used to make these treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals3-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals3-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals3-107x60.jpg 107w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All segments of society contribute to a three-day festival that begins the day before Sankranti and concludes the next day. Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, is shown on the Sankranti is an auspicious occasion. In Darjeeling, this celebration is known as &#8220;Magey Sankranti.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals12.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals12-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals12-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals12-91x60.jpg 91w, https:\/\/selectvenue.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/West-Bengals-Most-Popular-Festivals12-800x530.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> It is a temple devoted to Lord Shiva. Devotees take a bath before the sun rises as a rite before beginning their puja. Yams and sweet potatoes are among the foods enjoyed during the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>West Bengal is a fantastic state in terms of festivals, culture, dress, and way of life. 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