{"id":2263,"date":"2017-09-14T06:14:33","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T06:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/?p=2263"},"modified":"2017-09-14T06:14:33","modified_gmt":"2017-09-14T06:14:33","slug":"celebrating-the-victory-of-mahishasura-mardini-durga-puja-in-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/celebrating-the-victory-of-mahishasura-mardini-durga-puja-in-kolkata\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the Victory of Mahishasura Mardini : Durga Puja in Kolkata"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Durgoutsav or Durgopujo of Kolkata has been of much fascination &amp; intrigue for the world over, one of the most awaited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/fairs-festivals\" target=\"_blank\">festivals for the Hindus<\/a>, especially in all of Bengal &amp; Tripura marking the victory of Ma Durga over the demon Mahishasura \u2013 the victory of good over evil &amp; all that prevails\u2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Durga_Puja_Kolkata.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2264\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Durga_Puja_Kolkata-1024x656.jpg\" alt=\"Durga Puja Kolkata\" width=\"604\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Durga_Puja_Kolkata-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Durga_Puja_Kolkata-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Durga_Puja_Kolkata-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Durga_Puja_Kolkata.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/a><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>It also marks the harvest season, of health, wealth &amp; prosperity, the mother goddess Shakti as the embodiment of all life and creation with the celebrations lasting for 10 days \u2013 the main celebrations beginning from the sixth day up till the ninth day \u2013 these five days are observed as Shashthi, Mahasaptami, Mahaashtami, Mahanavami and Vijayadashami, the grand Pandals with majestic idols of Ma Durga are open for devotees, of which the tenth day, also known as Dashami or Dussehra as we call it marks the Visarjan of the idol with grand celebrations and processions throughout.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/durga.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2265\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/durga.jpg\" alt=\"durga puja celebration in kolkata\" width=\"640\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/durga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/durga-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>This Year\u2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThe festivities begin from the 20th of September, the main celebrations from the 26th of September \u2013 on the day of Mahashashthi of which the easiest way to visit the exquisite pandals is to take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/fairs-festivals\" target=\"_blank\">Durga Puja festival tour<\/a>, deemed most suitable, following through are some of the famous Pandals that have been much acclaimed over the years \u2013 some standing out more than others with the most elaborate and innovative themes each year, the ones in north Kolkata seeming more traditional while the ones in south Kolkata more contemporary and showy\u2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/607003243.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2266\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/607003243.jpg\" alt=\"The Bagbazaar Idol\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/607003243.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/607003243-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Bagbazaar Idol<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Bagbazaar Idol sets stage what with its traditional themes, situated in North Kolkata near Launch Ghat along the Hugli river, and has been doing so for about 100 years \u2013 one of the oldest Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata attracting thousands of people with its spectacular idol of Ma Durga along with stunning exhibits, carnival rides and stalls.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Durga-Puja_Kolkata.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2267\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Durga-Puja_Kolkata.jpg\" alt=\"Durga Puja in Kumartuli Park\" width=\"700\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Durga-Puja_Kolkata.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Durga-Puja_Kolkata-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kumartuli Park<\/strong><br \/>\nEstablished in 1995 in the vicinity of Bagbaazar, Kumartuli Park Durgatsab has come to mark its own significance, especially as it sets stage in the midst of where most of the Durga idols are crafted \u2013 one of the oldest localities of Kolkata and home to hundreds of artisans &amp; clay modellers. Every year brings new themes, some out-of-the-box thinking showcasing a fusion of traditional grandeur and art in all its glory!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/women-participate-in-sindur-khela-playing-with-vermilion-powder-at-a-community-puja-pandal-14125866004207.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2268\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/women-participate-in-sindur-khela-playing-with-vermilion-powder-at-a-community-puja-pandal-14125866004207.jpg\" alt=\"Durga puja celebrations ends\" width=\"864\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/women-participate-in-sindur-khela-playing-with-vermilion-powder-at-a-community-puja-pandal-14125866004207.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/women-participate-in-sindur-khela-playing-with-vermilion-powder-at-a-community-puja-pandal-14125866004207-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/women-participate-in-sindur-khela-playing-with-vermilion-powder-at-a-community-puja-pandal-14125866004207-768x489.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ekdalia Evergreen<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Ekdalia Evergreen Club has been much famed for its magnificent pandal exhibits with outstanding replicas of temples from all over the country &amp; world heritage sites each year, with the most exquisite Durga pratima \u2013 preserved in all its traditional beauty &amp; significance, innovative themes &amp; decorations drawing massive crowds throughout. It\u2019s located in Gariahat, in the heart of South Kolkata near Mandevilla Gardens.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/055f284b6c890e0a5f3ced450fa073f2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2269\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/055f284b6c890e0a5f3ced450fa073f2-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Durga Puja Festival on the Maha Dashami at Kolkata\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/055f284b6c890e0a5f3ced450fa073f2-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/055f284b6c890e0a5f3ced450fa073f2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/055f284b6c890e0a5f3ced450fa073f2-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/055f284b6c890e0a5f3ced450fa073f2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jodhpur Park<\/strong><br \/>\nThis one situated at Jadavpur Thana, Jodhpur Park is considered to be one of the most popular ones in south Kolkata, with an array of themes &amp; interestingly a lot of tech savvy &amp; eco-friendly idols &amp; exhibits through the recent years \u2013 a combination of innovation &amp; technology throughout.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/durga-puja-celebration.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2270\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/durga-puja-celebration.jpg\" alt=\"durga puja celebration\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/durga-puja-celebration.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/durga-puja-celebration-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Suruchi Sangha<\/strong><br \/>\nSuruchi Sangha draws devotees &amp; enthusiasts from all over with their unique &amp; exquisite themes each year \u2013 based on the traditional forms of every state in India, their exhibits &amp; displays modelled in sync with their themes drawing from every state. It lies near the petrol pump on Nalini Rajan Avenue in New Alipore, South Kolkata.<\/p>\n<p>Durgoutsav in Kolkata is a sight to behold, an experience to cherish \u2013 the grand celebrations, its preparations &amp; festive fervour like never before! The whole city gears up with great enthusiasm to welcome Ma Durga in all her glory\u2026<\/p>\n<p>For more information email us: <a href=\"mailto:tours@shikhar.com\" target=\"_blank\">tours@shikhar.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Durgoutsav or Durgopujo of Kolkata has been of much fascination &amp; intrigue for the world over, one of the most awaited festivals for the Hindus, especially in all of Bengal &amp; Tripura marking the victory of Ma Durga over<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[990],"tags":[1522,1517,1519,1516,1514,1515,1520,1528,1521,1525,1526,1524,1523,1518,1527],"class_list":["post-2263","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-festival-tours","tag-durga-puja-festival-tour","tag-durga-puja-in-india","tag-durga-puja-in-jodhpur-park","tag-durga-puja-in-kolkata","tag-durgopujo-of-kolkata","tag-durgoutsav-in-kolkata","tag-ekdalia-evergreen-club-durga-puja-pandal","tag-festival-tour-in-india","tag-kumartuli-park-durgatsab","tag-mahaashtami","tag-mahanavami","tag-mahasaptami","tag-shashthi","tag-suruchi-sangha","tag-vijayadashami"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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