City |
State |
Celebration Highlights |
Kolkata |
West Bengal |
Famous for massive artistic pandals, traditional dhunuchi dance, and grand visarjan processions. Known as the heart of Durga Puja. |
Delhi |
Delhi NCR |
Hosted by Bengali associations with cultural programs, authentic Bengali food, and traditional rituals across CR Park, Dwarka, and other areas. |
Mumbai |
Maharashtra |
Major celebrations by Bengali communities in Powai, Chembur, and Navi Mumbai. Features live music, cultural events, and artistic pandals. |
Bangalore |
Karnataka |
Known for community-led celebrations with a blend of tradition and modern performances in areas like Whitefield, Indiranagar, and Koramangala. |
Pune |
Maharashtra |
Traditional and cultural celebration by Bengali societies featuring idol immersion processions and classical dance performances. |
Hyderabad |
Telangana |
Celebrated with enthusiasm by Bengali and local communities. Key venues include Secunderabad and Banjara Hills with cultural stalls and rituals. |
Chennai |
Tamil Nadu |
Bengali communities in Besant Nagar and T. Nagar organize elaborate celebrations blending South Indian hospitality with East Indian devotion. |
Patna |
Bihar |
Durga Puja is celebrated with grandeur at Dak Bungalow and Boring Road with vibrant processions, pandals, and traditional music. |
Guwahati |
Assam |
Famous for colorful and eco-friendly pandals with a strong cultural flavor blending Assamese and Bengali traditions. |
Varanasi |
Uttar Pradesh |
Durga Puja blends with traditional Navratri rituals, devotional songs, and spiritual ceremonies along the Ganges Ghats. |
Ranchi |
Jharkhand |
The city hosts large-scale community pujas with impressive idols and pandals reflecting tribal and urban cultural mix. |
Agartala |
Tripura |
Durga Puja here is as grand as in Bengal with magnificent pandals and community feasts organized by local clubs and temples. |