there was a “Maa Carnival” or Durga Puja Carnival in Burdwan around October 4th, 2025, with an event planned for 6 PM on that day. This carnival is a traditional part of the Durga Puja festivities, celebrating the cultural heritage of the area through processions and performances, and involves participation from the community.
In Purba Bardhaman, the “Maa Carnival” was held at Curzon Gate on October 4, 2025, with MLA Khokon Das attending the final preparations. Separately, the district administration has started organizing the Bijaya Sammilani events across the region following the conclusion of Durga Puja.
Maa Carnival: This event took place at Curzon Gate, with final preparations inspected on October 3, 2025. It is being promoted on social media by “Wow Burdwan” as a visual spectacle, though exact details of participating committees were not specified.Bijaya Sammilani: The district has been holding post-Durga Puja celebrations. An event in Paschim Bardhaman on October 18, 2024, brought people together to exchange greetings. The Trinamool Congress also held outreach campaigns through these events in October 2024.
Context from past carnivals
- 2024 Puja controversy: Some puja committees in Burdwan initially threatened to boycott the 2024 carnival due to administration restrictions on their themes and pandal decorations, alleging high-handedness. However, the issue was reportedly resolved amicably, with 30 committees participating.
- West Burdwan carnivals: In the neighboring district of Paschim Bardhaman, Durga Puja carnivals were held in Asansol and Durgapur on October 14, 2024. The event in Durgapur awarded prizes for the best-decorated floats
