Saraswati Puja, a colorful festival dedicated to the goddess of knowledge, music, and art, is much in glee in Kolkata. If you wish to see this rich tapestry during the festival this year, here are a few important places you should not miss in Kolkata. In addition to the religious celebrations, the cultural festivals that are held on Saraswati Puja are a good opportunity to view the city's heritage, traditions, and fashion.
Celebrate Saraswati Puja at these Kolkata hotspots and Enjoy the Festival to its Fullest!
1. Victoria Memorial – A Historic Setting for Puja Celebrations
No list of places to visit during Saraswati Puja in Kolkata is complete without mentioning the majestic Victoria Memorial. This iconic landmark, with its magnificent white marble architecture and sprawling gardens, creates a perfect backdrop for the festivities. On Saraswati Puja, the Victoria Memorial gets illuminated and the surrounding park goes busy with cultural events. Families and devotees throng here to pay respects to goddess, while many women wear their best yellow saree as a mark of respect. Yellow color everywhere is seen-from the sarees worn by devotees to the yellow marigold flowers adorning the statues of Goddess Saraswati. During sunset, when light from the memorial reflects in peaceful waters of small lakes surrounding them, you find the co-mingling of spirituality into art.

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2. Kumartuli – Artistic Nucleus
Well, if art is your affair, then come to Kumartuli during Saraswati Puja. Known as the hub for clay idol-making, Kumartuli is where some of the finest idols of Goddess Saraswati are sculpted and painted. You’ll see artisans at work, crafting intricate details on the statues, which are then displayed in elaborate pandals around the city. The women of the area, often wearing a classic white saree, representing purity, can be seen preparing offerings and decorating pandals in devotion. The contrast between the bright yellow and white both around and on your body is so beautiful that it will surely make you wonder in amazement.

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3. Shibpur, Howrah – The Great Saraswati Puja
Shibpur, Howrah, is another location known for the grand Saraswati Puja. Large pandals are generally themed around themes from Bengali mythology and folktales that create a magnificent festive atmosphere. People throng here to see the beauty of the goddess and to participate in the cultural events that are conducted in the evenings. On Puja, women and girls wear yellow sarees to seek the blessings of the goddess and offer fruits and sweets at her altar. The 'Puja colors of the bright yellow of the devotees, soft white of the statues, and the golden lighting of the evening made it just a picture perfect for clicking photographs and deep immersions into local traditions.
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4. Bengali Clubs and Pandals Across the City
Besides this, the many Bengali clubs and their local neighborhoods of Kolkata also set up unique types of pandals to celebrate Saraswati Puja. Areas like Lake Market, Chetla, and Behala are also very notable for being stunningly designed pandals along with the vibrant cultural performances in the festival. You get to see white sarees worn by women with a little dash of color, often with the help of silver jewelry that can be really intricate, while taking part in the rituals or simply upon the beauty of the occasion. These pandals become alive with music, dance, and prayers to show how art and culture have deep roots in Kolkata.

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5. Dakshineswar Kali Temple- The Complete Spiritual Experience
For a spiritual experience, one can visit the Dakshineswar Kali Temple on the banks of Hooghly River during Saraswati Puja. The tranquil atmosphere and the way devotees approach the goddess here makes for an unforgettable experience. Many people arrive in yellow sarees, with flowers, fruits, and prayers. The calmness of the temple, accompanied by the devotions of the people, is a place both for reflection and celebration.

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Conclusion
Whether you’re drawn to the rich cultural scenes at College Street or the peaceful offerings at Dakshineswar, Kolkata offers a variety of experiences during Saraswati Puja. The colors of yellow sarees and white sarees, representing joy and purity, reflect the deep reverence and festive spirit that marks this celebration in the City of Joy.
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