Navaratri is an Indian festival observed in honor of the Goddess Durga, Navratri spans for nine days and nights, holds great importance among Hindus and is being celebrated with immense enthusiasm across the country. The craze of Navaratri is splashing throughout the country, the whole country is celebrating the serenity of Navaratri, and the shopping spots are filled with colorful objectives.

All over the country, Navaratri is celebrated with a blast and pomp but Kolkata has its own significance, Durga puja is the heart of Kolkata. In Kolkata, people usually set up puja pandals and decorate them with colourful flowers and lights. Kolkata is a famous city for the way they celebrate Navratri or Durga Puja with great zest and zeal. Durga Puja in Kolkata is the most magnificent of all festivals celebrated in the capital city in regard to the prestigious Goddess Durga during the period of Sharad Navaratri. 

During these prosperous festivals, Kolkata made grand celebrations in some of its famous temples that are renowned for their stunning design and exceptional architecture. During Navratri devotees visit these temples to receive the blessing of Maa Durga. 

Here are top 5 temples in Kolkata to visit during Navaratri

Bhukailash Rajbari Temple: The Bhukailash temple is one of the oldest temples in Kolkata with a rich history that dates back 250 years. This is one of the popular Hindu temples in Kolkata it is basically a twin temple of Lord Shiva with exemplary architecture and the god here is comfortably seated on the pond with the stunning design of the temple, your soul will find peace during the visit, it is located in Babubazar, Khidirpur, Kolkata 700023.

Sonar Durga Bari:   Sonar Durga Bari is a Hindu temple located in Kolkata, West Bengal, it has an amazing celebration during Navratri. The temple prepares awesome for the Durga puja celebration. Devotees love the decoration of the temple, especially during the Navratri and have a belief that their aspiration may be fulfilled once to visit this temple. It is located at 56, Brahman Samaj Road, Kolkata 700034.

Durga Bari Temple:   This beautiful temple to visit during Navratri, it is also known as Metropolitan Durga Temple and ever since it was constructed, the temple has been always filled with devotees from all over the city, the entire surrounding of this place is really pious, giving positive energy. During this Durga puja, you must visit this temple and receive blessings from the goddess Durga and make Navaratri a grand one. It is located at Metropolitan Co-operative Housing Society Limited Tangra Kolkata 700105.

Nilmani Dey’s Thakur Bari:  The Dey Family puja of the Nilmoni Thakurdalan in Bow Bazar, Kolakata has been ongoing for over a century. The puja has been celebrated by a gold merchant from 19th Calcutta. A major highlight of this Durga Puja is the breathtaking Thakur Dalan with arched patterns and amazing decorative statues of the Lord. It is located at 45, Hidaram Banerjee  Lane Bowbazar, Kolkata 700012.

Jagat Janani Temple:  This is a beautiful temple associated with the deity “Maa Annapurna”, established almost 150 years ago by the ancestors of the Saha family members. Jagat Janani temple is a Hindu temple and tourist attraction located at 77, Manicktala Kolkata Mala Road, Azad Hind Bag, Kolkata 700006. People believe this temple is the one where Maa Annapurna accepts her devotees’ prayers, gives them blessings and also fulfils their aspirations. During Navaratri, many devotees visit this temple and celebrate this festival’s season with her blessings.  

These are a few above-mentioned temples to visit in Kolkata during Navaratri. Visit these temples during Navaratri and make your Navaratri grand by seeking blessings from Maa Durga.   

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