Fair and Festivals in Kolkata

Durga Puja

  Kolkata the cultural capital of India celebrates its many festivals with much fanfare. Celebration of the festival is a rejoicing time for the young and old alike. It also brings the city of Kolkata alive when all the people are seen taking actively part in the celebrations of the festivals which also include the food, fanfare, noise, hymns, procession etc.

Kali puja is a one of the most prominent religious festival of Kolkata. It is celebrated nineteen days after the Durga puja. The festival is celebrated in honor of goddess Kali. Puja (prayer) is offered in the mid-night on the new moon day of Karthik month. People are seen praying to goddess Kali who is considered as protector of her devotees from all kinds of evil. 

Durga puja is another important festival celebrated with great enthusiasm. The festival come in the month of October and mark the mythological incidence of goddess Durga killing the demon named Mahisasura. On the occasion of the festival people offers the prayer to goddess kali who is also known as the goddess of power. 

Kolkata also celebrates it another important festival Lakshami Puja in the month of October. The festival honors Lakshami the goddess of wealth and prosperity. It is believed that on the occasion of the Lakshami puja the goddess comes to the home and bestows her devotees with wealth and prosperity. 

Besides these religious festivals the city of Kolkata is also known for its other major event like Kolkata Book Fair and Kolkata Film Festival. Kolkata Book Fair is much eagerly awaited annual occasion for the people of Kolkata. It is the third largest book fair in the world. The festival is based on new theme every year. Many prominent dignitaries are invited on the occasion. It is non-trade book festival visited by thousands of people from far and wide. Kolkata Film Festival is another much awaited event in Kolkata. The festival is organized every year by the Kolkata Film Center and Government of west Bengal.