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A day-by-day 5-day Durga Puja itinerary for Kolkata first-timers — pandals, heritage homes, Kumartuli, food and the Visarjan carnival, with a rough daily budget.

A day-by-day 5-day Durga Puja itinerary for Kolkata first-timers — pandals, heritage homes, Kumartuli, food and the Visarjan carnival, with a rough daily budget.

A day-by-day 5-day Durga Puja itinerary for Kolkata first-timers — pandals, heritage homes, Kumartuli, food and the Visarjan carnival, with a rough daily budget.

A day-by-day 5-day Durga Puja itinerary for Kolkata first-timers — pandals, heritage homes, Kumartuli, food and the Visarjan carnival, with a rough daily budget.

What to actually wear for Durga Puja pandal hopping in Kolkata — traditional options, practical fabric and footwear advice, and what to skip.

A visitor’s guide to Kumartuli, Kolkata’s potters’ colony where Durga idols are hand-built months before the festival — best time to go, what you’ll see, and how to visit respectfully.

When and where to watch Durga Puja Visarjan 2026 in Kolkata, from riverside ghats to the Red Road Carnival, without getting stuck in the crowd.

The best South Kolkata pandals for Durga Puja 2026 — Deshapriya Park, Ekdalia Evergreen, Singhi Park and more, with a route that actually fits into one evening.

Best places to stay in Puri during Rath Yatra 2026, covering 3 key zones near the temple for 10-20 lakh expected devotees.

Best places to stay in Puri during Rath Yatra 2026, covering 3 key zones near the temple for 10-20 lakh expected devotees.

Best places to stay in Puri during Rath Yatra 2026, covering 3 key zones near the temple for 10-20 lakh expected devotees.