Durga Puja 2025: Top 5 Must-Visit Pandals In Kolkata to Seek Maa Durga’s Blessings

Kolkata is preparing for its most vibrant festival of the year, Durga Puja 2025. The five-day extravaganza is more than just a religious event; it’s an emotion that unites people with joy, music, art, and devotion. The city comes alive with dazzling pandals, traditional rituals, and cultural performances that attract millions of devotees and visitors.

Durga Puja 2025: Top 5 Must-Visit Pandals In Kolkata

Here are the top five must-visit pandals and experiences in Kolkata this Durga Puja.

Bonedi Barir Puja Parikrama by Travel Amigo

Step into Kolkata’s aristocratic past with a heritage walk through Bonedi Baris. The grand courtyards of Zamindar mansions come alive with centuries-old rituals and storytelling. Visitors can relive royal traditions while admiring the opulent Thakur Dalans.

• Where: Joka Tram Depot
• When: Sept 29 – Oct 1, 2025
• Tickets: Available on BookMyShow

Duur er Dugga 2 Bonedi Puja Parikrama

Travel through historical lanes and riversides to witness some of the city’s oldest Durga Pujas. Highlights include the 500-year-old Basu Bari Puja and the Mankundu Khan Bari, over 650 years old. The tour also covers the heritage homes of India’s first Legion d'Honneur awardees.

• Where: Himalaya Optical, Santoshpur
• When: Oct 1, 2025

Durga Puja Parikrama 2025 by Jupiter Travels

This immersive parikrama showcases iconic Bonedi Baris and century-old puja mandaps that shaped Kolkata’s festive history. A perfect experience for those wanting to witness authentic Bengali traditions.

• Where: Rashbehari, Kolkata
• When: Oct 1, 2025

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Lenin Cruise Sunset Package

Celebrate Durga Puja on the Hooghly River aboard the Lenin Cruise. With rituals, cultural performances like Dhubuchi Naach, and a traditional Bengali dinner, this river cruise blends spirituality with luxury.

• Where: Babughat
• When: Sept 13 – Oct 1, 2025

Bonedibari Durga Puja Parikrama 2025

Discover Kolkata’s historic Rajbaris while soaking in festive devotion and artistry. This tour highlights the city’s rich cultural heritage and showcases the architectural grandeur of its celebrated Puja homes.

• Where: Garia Pantaloons
• When: Sept 29, 2025

Every year, Durga Puja in Kolkata grows more spectacular. From the beats of the dhak to the joy of sindoor khela, the festival is a celebration of community, tradition, and devotion.

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