Durga Puja 2026: Exploring history and heritage in Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Tripura

Durga Puja 2026 brings Assam, West Bengal, Odisha and Tripura alive with distinct traditions, historic celebrations and cultural heritage. Read on for regional festivities, rituals and timeless charm.

New Delhi: Durga Puja 2026, the grand celebration of the Goddess Durga’s victory over evil, is just around the corner. Celebrated for five days from Shashti to Dashami, this occasion is not just a festival; it’s an emotion for devotees across the world. Celebrated with devotion, grandeur, and style, the festivity is all about pandal hopping, cultural rituals, and dressing up in the finest ethnic attire. However, India is known for unity in diversity. And it’s absolutely true when it comes to celebrating the same festival in different ways in different regions and states.

Durga Puja is celebrated mainly in states like Assam, West Bengal, Odisha and Tripura. But each state has a different history and heritage of Durga Puja celebrations. Durga Puja celebrations started in 1850 in Assam, in 997 AD in West Bengal, in the 11th century in Odisha and 500 years ago in Tripura. It’s really fascinating to know about it. So, let’s delve deeper for more information.

Exploring history and heritage of Durga Puja in 4 states

Ahom King Rudra Singha is credited with starting the tradition of royally-sponsored Durga Puja at Gargaon. The celebration later shifted to Rongpur and then to Burhi Gosani Devalaya in Jorhat,........

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