Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Durga Idol Immersion Marks End of Celebrations in Kolkata
Every year, people in Kolkata say goodbye to the goddess Durga.
They take her idols to the Hooghly River, carrying them in big groups with music and dancing.
It's a mix of happy and sad feelings because it marks the end of the celebrations.
People perform rituals and say final goodbyes as they immerse the idols.
It's a special time when everyone comes together to celebrate their traditions.
Durga idol immersion is a significant event marking the end of Durga Puja.
Processions, rituals, and celebrations accompany the idols to the river.
Devotees gather to bid farewell to the goddess and immerse her idol.
The event takes place at locations like Baje Kadamtala Ghat in Kolkata.
It's a mix of joy and melancholy, celebrating the conclusion of the festivities.
- Who
- Devotees of Durga
- What
- Durga idol immersion
- When
- The final day of Durga Puja
- Where
- Baje Kadamtala Ghat, Kolkata
- Why
- To mark the end of Durga Puja festivities
- Location
- Baje Kadamtala Ghat, Kolkata
- Event
- Durga Idol Immersion (Murti Bhashan)
- Key Activities
- Processions, rituals, dancing, idol immersion
Sources
Bengali community in Varanasi worships the same idol every year without immersion: Read about the ancient tradition
'Miles away from home': Sodepur man creates Durga idol in UK to enjoy the festival
Durga idol immersion unites India & Bangladesh across the border in Sribhumi
