Kolkata, 17 October 2026: In a magnificent confluence of heritage, cultural erudition, gastronomic indulgence and convivial entertainment, HELLO KOLKATA, under the aegis of corporate advisor Samrat Dutta, orchestrated an extraordinary Heritage Puja Tour on Saptami, 17 October, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., celebrating the time-honoured Bonedi Barir Pujas of Kolkata.
The distinctive excursion afforded a contingent of 30 adults and two children an immersive encounter with the city’s aristocratic legacy, enabling participants to traverse the historical precincts of several venerable ancestral mansions where Durga Puja continues to embody generations of familial devotion, cultural continuity and ancestral grandeur. The meticulously curated itinerary interspersed historical reminiscences with culinary delights and recreational engagements, rendering the experience both intellectually enriching and delightfully convivial.
The participants—Ipsita Sengupta, Pradipta Ghosh, Kathakali Ghosh, Priyanka Basak, Sonali Ganguly, Soumya Chatterjee, Mala Biswas, Sudipto Biswas, Saibal Banerjee, Kakoli Banerjee, Mousumi Dutta, Nikhil Dasgupta, Shikha Dasgupta, Tapas Banerjee, Sumita Banerjee, Ashmita Bhattacharjee, Tapas Mondal, Priya Majumder, Radhika Majumder, Biswarup Ghosh, Surajit Basu, Kuhu Basu, Sonali Dutta, Nibir Abarto, Shrihaan Dutta and Samrat Dutta—enthusiastically savoured the memorable excursion, celebrating the architectural magnificence, ritualistic traditions and cultural opulence associated with Kolkata’s distinguished Bonedi Bari festivities.
The tour was further distinguished by an eminent jury panel comprising Prof. Dr. Parthasarathi Chakravorthy, President of the Lions Club of Kolkata Magnates; celebrated make-up artist Swapnil Chakraborty; and Soumik Das, Vice-President of the Rotary Club of Kasba. Their participation added further distinction to the occasion.
Culinary gratification constituted an integral component of the itinerary. Participants were served a wholesome breakfast, followed by a sumptuous 12-item lunch in an open-air setting at KAVIAR Restaurant, near Belgachia, complementing the day’s cultural discoveries with an indulgent gastronomic interlude.
As a commemorative gesture acknowledging their participation, every attendee received a Certificate of Appreciation, preserving a tangible memento of the memorable heritage expedition. Participants will also have an opportunity to recount their experiences and reminiscences during a forthcoming hall programme scheduled to take place after the Durga Puja festivities, Asish Basak, Editor-Director of HELLO KOLKATA, informed.
The Heritage Puja Tour constitutes an integral component of the 20th edition of ‘Durga Puja Parikrama 2026’, an enduring cultural initiative conducted by HELLO KOLKATA (3-Dimensional News, Events, PR & Films). The programme is supported by the Lions Club of Kolkata Magnates, Digital Elevate and the Rotary Club of Kasba.
Through this thoughtfully conceptualised heritage expedition, HELLO KOLKATA reaffirmed the enduring significance of Kolkata’s ancestral Durga Puja traditions, fostering cultural appreciation, intergenerational engagement and collective reminiscence while celebrating the city’s inimitable historical and festive identity.
