Festivals and Events of West Bengal carry a distinct charm of their own. Expressing the cultural dynamism of the state, the Events and Festivals are celebrated throughout the year. Durga Puja, Eid, Diwali, Kali Puja, Christmas, Doljatra and Poila Baishakh are only a few Festivals, among many others.
West Bengal is regarded as the pulsating ground of traditional richness. A thriving place of cross-cultural celebrations, the state becomes a bustling platform of exultation and merriment during the various local Festivals.
Be it the pious and popular Festivals of Durga Puja, Kali Puja and Doljatra or be it the glorious Events of Poila Baisakh, Ganga Sagar Mela and Shivaratri, the store of fiestas seems infinite in West Bengal.
The customary tradition of celebrating Durga Puja is followed by the people of West Bengal from ancient periods. Today, the Festival has crossed not only the local boundaries of the state but also has successfully spread its magical spell beyond the national boundaries. The celebrations of Durga Puja are cherished through four whole days. Saptami being the first day, is followed by ashtami, navami and bijaya dashami.
Eid is another major Festival which is celebrated by the Muslim communities of West Bengal as well as Islamic sects of other parts of the world.
While the Diwali Festival is celebrated by the people of North India, Kali Puja is followed to worship Goddess Kali in West Bengal.
Christmas is the biggest Festival of Christian people who celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on this day.
Doljatra is a major Event of West Bengal as on this occasion people splash each other with colors. Poila Boisakh is yet another significant Event in the calendar of Bengalis as on this day they welcome the New Year.
There is no denying the fact that Festivals and Events provide a charismatic effect to the entire identity of West Bengal.
The link to various Festivals and Events of West Bengal is given below:
- Durga Puja
- Eid
- Diwali
- Kali Puja
- Rasajatra
- Navanna
- Christmas
- Ganga Sagar Mela
- Poush Mela
- Joydev Mela
- Saraswati Puja
- Doljatra
- Shivaratri
- Charak
- Poila Baishakh
- Rabindra Jayanti
- Rathayatra
- Kenduli Mela
- Jalpesh Mela
- Vasanta Utsav
- Jhapan
- Bera Utsav
- Jagaddhatri Puja
- Teesta Tea and Tourism Festival
- Vishnupur Festival
- Rash Mela
