Kolkata (Calcutta) Special Events
January
One week of Indian classical music.
Nazrul Mancha (Rabindra Sarovar Park)
Shivaratri
February/March
An all-day festival dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva, which includes meditation, praying and devotional singing.
Across the city
Dol Purnima (known as Holi in other parts of India)
February/March
Celebrates the onset of spring with general merrymaking including face painting and throwing coloured water on others.
Across the city
Rath Yatra
June/July
Krishna devotees haul chariots through the streets to honour Lord Jagannath.
Durga Puja
September/October
The biggest festival in Kolkata. There's festive food, music, fireworks and the making (and later, immersion) of idols of the Hindu goddess Durga.
Lakshmi Puja
Soon after Durga Puja, honouring the goddess of wealth (Lakshmi).
Kali Puja
October/November
The Bengali version of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Prayers to the Hindu goddess, Kali.
Kolkata Film Festival
November
Major event featuring films from Bengal and around the world, talks and special screenings.
Cinemas around the city
Website: www.kff.in
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