Durga Puja 2026: All set for the beat of the dhak

An artisan prepares the idol of Goddess Durga ahead of the Durga Puja festival at Kumartuli, in Kolkata, on October 04, 2026.

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.

Durga Pooja / festivals / religious festival or holiday / religion and belief / West Bengal