Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Kolkata Glows With Lights and Art Ahead of Durga Puja
Kolkata is getting ready for Durga Puja, a big festival celebrated in the city.
After Mahalaya, people are seeing more signs that the festival is near.
A creator shared a video of red-and-white artwork at a busy crossing.
Prinsep Ghat and Millennium Park have been decorated with lights and colourful displays.
Park Street and other places are also glowing.
These decorations make the city feel festive.
People can enjoy the displays while walking around and taking photographs.
The city is looking forward to welcoming Maa during the festival.
Kolkata is preparing for Durga Puja after Mahalaya, with the festival countdown intensifying.
A red-and-white alpana at a busy city crossing was featured by content creator Sammya Brata Mullick.
Prinsep Ghat has colourful installations and twinkling lights along the Hooghly River.
Millennium Park features decorative gates, lights and vibrant installations for the festive season.
Joy Das’s video shows illuminated city streets, including Park Street, ahead of the celebrations.
- Who
- Kolkata residents and visitors, with festive scenes featured by content creators Sammya Brata Mullick and Joy Das.
- What
- The city’s streets and landmarks are decorated and illuminated ahead of Durga Puja.
- When
- After Mahalaya, as Durga Puja approaches.
- Where
- Kolkata, including Prinsep Ghat, Millennium Park and Park Street.
- Why
- To mark the approaching Durga Puja and welcome Maa.
- Occasion
- Durga Puja preparations following Mahalaya
- City
- Kolkata
- Prinsep Ghat
- Colourful installations and twinkling lights along the Hooghly
- Millennium Park
- Decorative gates, lights and vibrant installations
- Street artwork
- Red-and-white alpana at a busy city crossing
- Featured creators
- Sammya Brata Mullick and Joy Das