Bonedi Barir Durga Puja, Kolkata tickets

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Durga Puja in Kolkata is much more than a festival. It is an emotion, a celebration of faith, art, family, and centuries-old traditions. Long before the emergence of today's spectacular community pujas, the festival was celebrated within the grand ancestral homes of Bengal's aristocratic families. These Bonedi Baris (heritage mansions) laid the foundation of Kolkata's Durga Puja traditions, preserving rituals, customs, and cultural practices that have been passed down through generations. Bonedi Barir Durga Puja is a carefully curated heritage experience that takes you on a fascinating journey through some of Kolkata's most celebrated aristocratic residences during the city's grandest festival. Travelling comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced heritage storyteller, you'll visit a selection of historic mansions where Durga Puja continues to be celebrated with the same devotion, elegance, and family traditions that began over two hundred years ago. As you travel through the historic neighbourhoods of North and Central Kolkata, discover the remarkable stories behind these illustrious families, their magnificent homes, and the unique customs that distinguish each household's celebration. Marvel at magnificent thakur dalans, exquisite colonial and Bengali architecture, age-old family idols, and rituals that remain unchanged despite the passage of time. Learn how these private family celebrations played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural identity of Kolkata and influenced the evolution of Durga Puja into the world's largest public festival.