Farewell To The Goddess: A Traditional Immersion Experience, Kolkata tickets

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Experience the emotional grandeur of Durga Puja’s final chapter with a momentous journey through some of Kolkata’s most iconic heritage celebrations and immersion traditions. This immersive experience captures the spirit of বিজয়া দশমী as centuries-old rituals, devotion, music, and celebration come together along the banks of the Hooghly River. Witness the magnificent idol immersion procession of one of Kolkata’s oldest Bonedi Bari Durga Pujas at Sovabazar Rajbari, where royal traditions and aristocratic heritage continue to shape the festivities. From there, head towards the historic riverfront at Bagbazar Ghat and Kumartuli Ghat to witness the vibrant atmosphere of mid-river immersions, accompanied by dhak, chants, lights, and heartfelt farewells to Goddess Durga. The journey also includes a visit to the historic residence of Gangaprasad Sen at Kabiraj Gangaprasad Sen Bari, where post-immersion rituals and traditions observed for generations continue to preserve the cultural essence of old Kolkata. Blending heritage, spirituality, storytelling, and living tradition, this experience offers a rare and intimate look into the emotional culmination of Durga Puja celebrations in the city.