Durga Puja, which is also known as Navaratri across other regions of India is among the largest and well held festivals throughout the nation. Although Durga Puja is most elaborately celebrated throughout West Bengal, it is widely celebrated throughout other parts of India.
Durga Puja Celebrations Across India
This is a look at how the Durga Puja celebrations occur in different regions of India:
West Bengal
Bengal is the heart of Durga Puja festivities. This state is home to grand processions and creative pandals (temporary structures in which idols are placed) with elaborate decorations. Kolkata is, specifically, famous for its lavish celebrations. Kolkata’s streets are alive with thousands of beautifully themed pandals cultural programs and art shows.
Assam
It is said that in Assam Durga Puja, is one of the biggest festivals in the whole season. The celebrations are characterized by traditional songs, dances as well as cultural shows. Assamese artists create beautiful clay idols. Also, the immersing of the idols in the Brahmaputra River is an important ceremony.
Delhi
Durga Puja is widely celebrated in the Bengali community of Delhi with a lot of energy. Pandals of various kinds are put up and cultural events are planned and tasty Bengali dishes are offered.
Karnataka
The Karnataka region is in Karnataka the celebration is called “Dasara” and is celebrated in conjunction with Mysuru Dasara is the most well-known. The most notable event is the majestic Mysore Palace illuminated with thousands of bulbs. It also features an old-fashioned procession, complete that includes caparisoned elephants, a performance of dance, as well as celebrations of culture.
Gujarat
Durga Puja is celebrated by Garba and Dandiya dances throughout Navaratri. The state is alive and vibrant by lively and vibrant dancing events, particularly those in towns like Ahmedabad as well as Vadodara.
Himachal Pradesh
In the Kullu Valley, Durga Puja is celebrated during celebrations of the Kullu Dussehra Festival. It is renowned for its parades, traditional shows, and the appearance of many gods.
Uttar Pradesh
In Varanasi Durga Puja, the celebration is marked by traditional rituals and customs. This is the time that the people gather to show their prayers to the goddess.
Maharashtra
In Mumbai and Pune, the festival of Durga Puja is celebrated through a myriad of cultural celebrations, pandals, and food festivals. Mumbai is the city that hosts Mumbai particularly has grand parades and art shows.
South India
While Durga Puja is not as extensively observed throughout South India, it is growing in popularity with the Bengali communities of cities such as Chennai as well as Hyderabad. The Bengali communities organize pandals as well as festivals of the arts during this time.
Bihar & Jharkhand
In these states, celebrations of the festival are held by grand processions along with traditional dances and religious celebrations.
Durga Puja celebrations and its every variation in India is a celebration of the triumph of goodness against evil, the celebration of the goddess feminine as well as a time to celebrate social gatherings and family celebrations. The variety of festivals throughout India reflects the richness of India’s rich cultural heritage and religions. Follow One Blog to know about the latest happenings around the world.
