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Durga Puja or Durgotsava is an Indian Hindu festival, celebrated to felicitate the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. It is popularly celebrated in Assam, West Bengal, Tripura & Odisha and falls in the month of September-October. The dates are decided according to the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin and continues for 5 days. It is a major festival that is popular among the Bengalis and is celebrated in a grand & unique way. The rituals & traditions followed during Durga Festival make it all the more amazing hence it has a great value amongst the people too. The Pujo is that time of the year when people come together and celebrate the festival in a wonderful way. Wearing traditional clothes, munching on authentic traditional local food and worshipping is the popular way of celebrating Durga Puja.<br><br> The charm & importance of this festival can be seen in the whole country but the way it is celebrated in Kolkata is exceptional. The Pujo of this metro city has been gaining attention of the people since ages. The rangoli decorated streets, sparkling lights and people dressed up in traditional clothes is the sight that cannot be witnessed anywhere else. The enthusiasm for the festival can be felt in the city’s air itself & should be experienced once atleast. This year, the Durga Puja celebrations are going to be held from 21-29 September & shall not be missed at all. So, book a flight/bus/train to Kolkata and feel the magic yourself.