An artisan prepares the idol of Goddess Durga ahead of the Durga Puja festival at Kumartuli, in Kolkata, on October 04, 2026.
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Here is your guide to Durga Puja festivites. If you’re unable to go pandal hopping in person, here’s your chance to know the key events of many cities across India. We also take a look at how Durga Puja tradition has travelled beyond West Bengal. The celebrations look different in every city. We take you inside artisans’ workshops and show you how each city lends its own flavour. Take a look at our collection to read more articles as The Hindu has got it covered.

Published – October 16, 2026 12:08 pm IST