The celebration of “Ganesh Chaturti, has marked the beginning of the Puja season in India and in West Bengal. For most that belong to the eastern part of the country, the Durga Puja is the grand event which everyone is keenly waiting.

Durga Puja: a festival that everyone looks forward to

India is a country which is rich in art and culture. When it comes to customs and traditions festivals are of course a big part of it. Thus in India, there are many festivals across all religions which are celebrated with much fervor and enthusiasm. Out of the many, the one grand festival which Bengal and the rest of the eastern Indian states eagerly wait for all round the year is Durga Puja. This four-day festival is surely one of the grandest festivals which involves a lot of preparations. Right from the Pandal decorations, new clothes and fashion, new food, music, Durga Puja are at the very heart of Bengali Culture.

Different people celebrate it in Different Ways

You might have also noted that different people prefer to celebrate this grand festival in different ways. The coming of Ma- Durga, the provider of all strength and prosperity is indeed something which is close to our hearts. This is the time when all of us get totally engrossed in offering our prayers and seeking her blessings. It is also a time when family and friends meet up for the famous Bengali “Adda”. For some pandal hopping is what they indulge in, closely watching and enjoying all the grand decorations that are put up during this time.

It is a time when the entire city of Kolkata goes to a totally celebratory mode and there is a lot of hustle and bustle as well. Apart from the regular festivities, the good news is that the West Bengal Tourist Department too is now organizing various initiatives to promote this grand festival. So a lot of conducted city tours are organized which take the tourist to all the famous puja pandals during this time of the year.

Since there is a lot of hustle and bustle during this time of the year some prefer to spend their leaves in places away from all the noise. So in case, you are one of those who fall in this category, why not plan a short holiday to Digha this year?

Digha offers the serenity and calmness which you would enjoy. It is true that Digha of late has become a bit crowded but in comparison to Kolkata where there is a maddening crowd during the Durga Puja, you could enjoy the peace and the serenity that Digha offers. Besides here too some Durga Pujas are organized. So you could participate in them if you also want to be a part of the Durga Puja Celebrations. This is what would enable you to enjoy the Durga Puja flavor in Digha as well if that is what you want.

But in case you plan to celebrate Durga Puja in Digha this year you need to do your bookings immediately. In case you are looking for the best budget hotel in Digha to stay at then, Hotel Santiniketan Digha is your ideal destination. Here you can enjoy the best facilities and hospitality services in Digha at the most pocket-friendly rates. However, for booking the best Digha Hotel within your budget you need to act right now. You must book your hotel as well as train or bus tickets immediately because there is already plenty of rush already. So hurry !!