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Durga Puja in Kolkata is the grandest of all festivals celebrated in the capital city in honour of Goddess Durga during the period of Navaratri. While the festival of Durga Pujo is, without a doubt celebrated grandiosely across the world, in Kolkata, the vigour with which it is celebrated is second to none. It is celebrated for 10 days and the Pandals with grand idols of Goddess Durga are open for visitors. The last day, also known as Dashami, marks the idol's Visarjan (immersion in water) with grand celebrations and processions. Durga Puja 2023 begins on October 15th and has its last day, or Dusshera, on the 24th October.