Durga Puja (September-October): Most important festival featuring elaborate pandals, cultural programs, and religious celebrations across the city. Transforms Kolkata into festival hub.
Kolkata Book Fair (January-February): Asia's largest book fair attracting publishers, authors, and readers. Held at Victoria Memorial grounds with week-long celebrations.
Kali Puja (November): Sacred festival at Kalighat Temple with processions and rituals honoring Goddess Kali.
Rabindra Jayanti (May): Celebration of poet Rabindranath Tagore's birth with cultural programs, exhibitions, and seminars.
Poila Boishakh (April): Bengali New Year celebrated with processions, music, and cultural events at Rabindra Sarovar.
Holi (March): Festival of colors celebrated enthusiastically with family gatherings and street festivities.