Mumbai is Maximum City, Bengaluru is the Garden City, and Kolkata? Well, it is the City of Joy. Visit Kolkata during Durga Puja and you will understand why it got that label. The autumnal festival of Durga Puja is one of the most popular celebrations in Kolkata. Durga Puja was added to UNESCO's list of 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity' in 2021. UNESCO listed Durga Puja in Kolkata on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognising the festival's special character. Durga Puja in Kolkata takes months to organise and prep, with thousands of craftspersons creating the idols and jaw-dropping structures that house them. You can read more about the art processes behind the festival in our feature here.