Durga Pujo Special
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- 5 Days 4 Nights
Durga Puja is an annual festival celebrated in September or October, most notably in Kolkata, in West Bengal of India, but also in other parts of India and amongst the Bengali diaspora. It marks the ten-day worship of the Hindu mother-goddess Durga. In the months preceding the festival, small artisanal workshops sculpt images of Durga and her family using unfired clay pulled from the Ganga River. The worship of the goddess then begins on the inaugural day of Mahalaya, when eyes are painted onto the clay images to bring the goddess to life. It ends on the tenth day, when the images are immersed in the river from where the clay came. Thus, the festival has also come to signify ‘home-coming’ or a seasonal return to one’s roots. Durga Puja is seen as the best instance of the public performance of religion and art, and as a thriving ground for collaborative artists and designers. The festival is characterized by large-scale installations and pavilions in urban areas, as well as by traditional Bengali drumming and veneration of the goddess. During the event, the divides of class, religion and ethnicities collapse as crowds of spectators walk around to admire the installations.
The Rajbari Bawali is a 300-year-old boutique heritage property that has been elegantly turned into the best luxury heritage resort near Kolkata. The vintage postcard exhibiting opulence, style, and grace of the Zamindars of Bengal will come to life for you the moment you step in. Explore by strolling around the 4 acres of royalty that has a different treasure for each guest. As you make your way into the luxurious rooms of Rajbari Bawali, the signature royal features and supreme comforts will leave you mesmerised. The tantalizing food and beverages at our Piano room will be a treat for your tastebuds.
Highlights
- Cultural Events
- Folk Dances
- Music
- Authentic cuisine
- Gala Dinner
- Premium Stay
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Haveli
All Meals
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Mad About India
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At MadAboutIndia, we hate the limitations of popular travel and we avoid it at all cost. We take pride in going above and beyond the 'norm'. But there is a deeper reason why we have embraced Experiential Travel to our heart. There is a lot of heritage our ancestors have left for us to relish from our glorious past. To really experience that place, one must LIVE the culture of that place. For instance, food tastes the best in it's place of origin. When you live like a Keralite in Kerala, you will get the the authentic experience of Kerala. When you live like a Chettier in Chettinad, the joy and discoveries are way more enriching.
Inclusions
- All Meals as per the itinerary
- Accommodation on Double-sharing basis
- All Festivities and Cultural event entries
- All Taxes
Exclusions
- Any Airfare / Railfare
- Transport to and fro the property
- TIPS
- Any porterage, room service, laundry, additional meals etc.
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