Festivals
Durga Puja
- Description: The most important festival in West Bengal, Durga Puja is celebrated with grandeur and enthusiasm in Jalpaiguri. It marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura.
- Highlights: Elaborate pandals (temporary structures), artistic idols, cultural performances, and traditional Bengali food.
Diwali
- Description: Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated by lighting oil lamps, bursting fireworks, and exchanging sweets.
- Highlights: Decorative lights, rangoli (artistic designs made with colored powders), and festive gatherings.
Eid
- Description: Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha are significant festivals for the Muslim community in Jalpaiguri, marked by prayers, feasting, and charity.
- Highlights: Special prayers at mosques, communal feasts, and sharing of gifts.
Christmas
- Description: Celebrated by the Christian community, Christmas in Jalpaiguri involves church services, decorating Christmas trees, and exchanging gifts.
- Highlights: Midnight Mass, Christmas carols, and festive decorations.
Local Festivals
- Bhawaiya: A folk music festival celebrating the traditional music of the Rajbanshi community.
- Tusu Parab: A harvest festival celebrated by the indigenous communities with folk songs, dances, and rituals.