When it comes to Durga Puja Kolkata nails the festivities year after year. Whether it's basking in the grandiosity of the pandals, admiring the graceful manner in which people dress up, or feasting your eyes and your taste buds at the delicious food available - there is no denying the fact that Kolkata and Pujo celebrations are a match made in heaven.
However, if you still don't believe us, then check out these amazing photos of the Pujo celebrations in Kolkata!
1. Durga Puja in Kolkata is an experience like no other. 2. From the moment the idol creation begins, the air of festivity envelops the city. 3. As humans create God, the very city seems ethereal. 4. From the elaborate rangolis to the detailed idols, every element of a pandal is worth capturing. 5. And posing against the decorations is an important part of the pujo celebrations! 6. Just like sindur khela is an important element of traditional pujo celebrations. 7. The preparations for the events are never less than fabulous. 8. It is here, in the city of joy, that pandal hopping takes on a whole new meaning. 9. Because the delicacies are to die for!
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Bong it up this Durga Pujo with @chai_break There is a certain smell in the air that signals that autumn is knocking at the door. The days are bright and with a slight breeze. The smell of shiuli engulfs the air and sight of kash phool welcomes you at the most unsuspecting of places. Hence, Durga Puja has arrived. With the advent of the Pujo, reverbs the synonymous, Petpujo. Bengali cuisine is known for its subtle yet fiery flavours, and its spread of confectioneries and desserts. It also has the only traditionally developed multi-course tradition with food served course-wise rather than all at once. With an emphasis on fish, and mustard as the hero in many dishes, vegetables and lentils are served with rice as a staple diet. Presenting Chai Break, who has curated some amazing Bong delicacies to satiate the Bong in you. Where and when? Available in the Sector V, Chai Break outlet from 15th of 19th of October, i. e, Shashti to Dashami from 12 pm to 3.30 pm What's available? Luchi Live Basket Maacher Kalia Chicken Curry Bengali Style Muger Dal Basanti Polao Alu Posto Alu/Begun Bhaja Bhetki Macher Paturi Doi Phoolkopi Borir Jhol Chingri Malaicurry Mutton Dakbunglow Tomato Chutney Chocolate Sandesh Komolabhog Dorbesh Payesh (Including the Gur variant) Wallet factor? This and more just at 750 INR + GST. So people, get going, here is the welcome call to all the gluttons of Kolkata , drop in to experience the goodness of Bong flavours. Cheers! #PujoSpecial #Pujofood #goodbanglafood #bongfood #konizfoodwheels #chaibreak #Am2PmFood #PanchPhoron
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10. And each idol is uniquely beautiful. 11. The many colors of Pujo are hard to capture, but worth the effort. 12. Truly, there is no joy greater than being a part of Durga Puja in Kolkata. 13. For the dances, the treats, the joy - Pujo in Kolkata is the finest example of divine celebration. 14. It's a festival the elevates the beauty of the city of joy to a whole new level. 15. And everyone bows down to the divinity at display. Truly, the joy of celebrating Durga Puja in the city of joy Kolkata is unparalleled.