West Bengal Events

Durga Puja falls in September or October according to the religious calendar. Kolkata's neighbourhood installations, processions and worship reshape movement across the city; verify annual dates and traffic arrangements.

Gangasagar Mela brings a major pilgrimage to Sagar Island around Makar Sankranti in January. Transport, crowd controls and accommodation are organised for the current event and should be checked officially.

Poush Mela and Santiniketan programmes follow Visva-Bharati's calendar. The fair is associated with the Bengali month of Poush, but operating arrangements can change.

Basanta Utsav, Dol and Holi bring spring colour and performance, with local forms differing between Santiniketan, Kolkata and other communities.

District fairs, Baul gatherings and craft events are valuable when verified with the organiser. Do not rely on an old tourism calendar for a special journey.