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Eastern India is the ultimate stronghold of Shakti (Goddess) worship and Vaishnava devotion. Highlights include UNESCO-recognized Durga Puja pandals, the massive Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra, and the vibrant Bihu harvest dances.
Cultural HighlightsDhak Drumming, Dhunuchi Dance, Grand Pandals, Alpana Art, Bihu Dance & Rath Yatra
🌕 Ashvin Shukla Shashthi - Dashami📍 Durgotsav
Durga Puja
A 5-day grand autumnal celebration of Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura, featuring artistic pandals and Dhunuchi dance.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya📍 Rath Yatra
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra
The grand chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra pulling millions of devotees in Puri.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Kartik Amavasya (Diwali)📍 Shyama Puja
Kali Puja
The midnight Tantric worship of the fierce Goddess Kali during the dark night of Diwali in Bengal.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Solar Mesha Sankranti (Mid-April)📍 Rongali Bihu
Bohag Bihu
The Assamese New Year and spring harvest festival celebrated with energetic Bihu dance, music, and feasts.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Magha Shukla Panchami📍 Basant Panchami
Saraswati Puja
A major celebration for students and artists who wear yellow and worship Goddess Saraswati, the patron of knowledge.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Solar Vaishakha (Mid-April)📍 Nobo Borsho
Pohela Boishakh
The Bengali New Year celebrated with cultural processions (Mangal Shobhajatra), new clothes, and sweets.
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