Bengal is the land of festivals. The age-old saying baaro maashe tero paarvon (thirteen festivities in twelve months) reminds us that there is more than one special occasion each month. From the New Year's haal Khaata Day to the following Chaitra or Chorhok Sankraanti (eve of the following New Year's day), the Bengali Calendar is literally saturated with numerous Hindu, Braahma, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian and Jain religious and community festivals. As we pass an eventful generation, new occasions mark the Calendar with new red-letter days. Unlike western cultures, Indians in general and Bengalees in particular, pay tribute to their heroes in every field of endevour with elaborate festivities to celebrate the essence of life. Rabindra Joyanti and Najrul Joyanti, held to commemorate the birthday of the Bengali poets Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam, respectively, are unique examples and only possible in the Bengali culture. Passion and love for their contribution will fill eager Bengali hearts for next Millennium. Language and culture has united us when religion sought to divide us. This is one reason why Tagore and Nazrul are becoming more and more relevant to us.
Abhaya Puja festival
Aparadh Bhanjan fair
Bisalakashi festival
Basi Charak festival
Chandidas fair
Dhaldighi fair
Dharma Puja
Dol Jatra festival
Gajan festival
Gajan of Shadeswar
Gopinath Temple Mahotsava
Jagaddhatri Puja festival
Jaychandi festival
Jhapan festival
Kali Puja festival
Kalyaneswar Shiva Temple fair
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