Navratri 2023: Discover Kolkata's best shopping spots for Durga Puja celebrations

Kolkata city is buzzing with excitement and grand preparations to welcome Maa Durga as Navratri festivities are just a few days away. The Navratri celebrations will start on October 15 and end on October 24 on Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami. As Kolkata is known for its grand Durga Puja celebrations, a significant part of these preparations includes finding the perfect outfits, especially sarees, to don during the festivities. Kolkata, known for its rich textile heritage, offers a plethora of shopping destinations catering to the fashion choices of customers across all age groups.

One of Kolkata's prime shopping hubs, Gariahat Market, stretches along a bustling road adorned with shops offering a wide variety of clothes, jewellery and electronic items. Amid the glittering lights and interesting displays, shoppers can find exquisite Durga Puja sarees made of fabrics like Dhakai jamdani, Tant cotton and Baluchari silk. The market also boasts makeshift tents where items are sold at affordable prices. Amid shopping spree, visitors can indulge in quick bites at nearby restaurants and food stalls, making the experience wholesome and enjoyable.

Considered the largest wholesale market in India, Burrabazar Market is a historical treasure trove. Once a yarn and textile market under British rule, it now not only caters to the needs of people from West Bengal but also visitors from neighbouring states. Renowned for its textile businesses, the market is a haven for sarees, kurtis, dresses, and other garments. Textile enthusiasts can explore a wide range of fabrics offered by wholesale traders, making it a go-to destination for Durga Puja shopping.