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title: "Durga Puja in Kolkata — Definition & Meaning"
description: "Durga Puja in Kolkata is an annual festival honoring goddess Durga, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2021."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Durga Puja in Kolkata is the annual autumnal festival venerating goddess Durga, inscribed by UNESCO in 2021 on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- When and on which UNESCO list was Durga Puja in Kolkata inscribed?
- What is the difference between a sarbojanin and a bonedi bari puja?
- What is the significance of Kumartuli and Mahalaya?
- How should aspirants list India's UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage inscriptions?

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