This year, Durga Puja feels a bit different in Kolkata. No doubt, the city makes sure to celebrate the festival in the best way every year, but the way it has lit up this year has taken everyone by surprise. Now, an X user has shared an appreciation post, expressing awe at how gorgeous the Howrah Bridge in Kolkata looks this festive season. Scroll down for the details.
Kolkata’s Howrah Bridge Lit Up Like Never Before
Trust me, guys, this isn’t the US,
it’s Kolkata, India🇮🇳.It took 70 years and 4 governments to finally make Howrah Bridge look good.🧡🫶🏻 https://t.co/5KTksyjs5y
— Kashvi (@KashviiSpeaks) October 13, 2026
X user Kashvi (@KashviiSpeaks) took to social media to share her excitement about the iconic Howrah Bridge in Kolkata. For years, the bridge has been an important landmark in the city, known for its massive steel structure. However, a viral post has now caught everyone’s attention, showing the bridge looking more beautiful than ever during the festive season.
According to her, the Howrah Bridge has been decorated for the first time in 70 years ahead of Durga Puja. The pictures show the iconic structure glowing in bright yellow and red, adding to the festive mood. Imagine travelling across the bridge and being greeted by this stunning sight!
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Durga Puja Festival In Kolkata
We’re just a few days away from celebrating one of the most important festivals in India, Durga Puja. And we all know that no one celebrates it quite like Kolkata. Pandal-hopping and going out to enjoy Bengali delicacies become the new routine. This year, Allen Park on Park Street is also hosting Durga Puja for the first time, and its decorations have taken our breath away.
One of the highlights of Kolkata’s pandals is Dumdum Park Tarun Sangha. Here, the Durga Puja pandal features a floating ship theme. It takes visitors back to the olden days when ships travelled across the seas, voyagers explored new lands, and spice traders carried goods between countries.
How excited are you to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata? Tell us in the comments below!
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Cover Image Courtesy: X/ @KashviiSpeaks
FAQs
Where is Howrah Bridge located?
Howrah Bridge is located over the Hooghly River. It connects Kolkata and Howrah in West Bengal.
Where to stay in Kolkata?
You can stay at ITC Royal Bengal, The Park Kolkata, The Oberoi Grand or Hyatt Regency Kolkata, depending on your budget and preferred location.