Visakhapatnam witnessed a festive atmosphere as Waltair Kalibari celebrated Durga Puja with traditional rituals, music and cultural performances. The four-day celebrations highlighted the customs and traditions of the Bengali community during the Dussehra festival.

The South Coast Railway Durga Puja Committee organised its 66th Durga Puja this year, bringing together members of the Bengali community and other visitors for religious observances and cultural programmes. The celebrations reflected the role of community festivals in preserving cultural traditions in Visakhapatnam.

 

Railway official inaugurates celebrations

The Durga Puja celebrations at Waltair Kalibari were inaugurated by Lalit Bohra, Divisional Railway Manager of South Coast Railway.

The programme featured performances by Alivia and Rahul, artistes associated with Zee Bangla's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, who travelled from Kolkata to entertain visitors. Their performances added a musical dimension to the festivities, attracting people who gathered at the venue.

Bengali families who have made Visakhapatnam their home participated in the puja rituals and cultural activities, continuing traditions associated with the annual festival.

 

Durga Puja celebrations at AMCOSA Hall

Meanwhile, the Utsav Cultural Association organised Durga Puja celebrations at AMCOSA Hall in Visakhapatnam. The programme began on October 16 and was scheduled to continue until October 20, 2026.

The celebrations included devotional activities, dance and music, providing an opportunity for community members to come together during the festive period.

Together, the events at Waltair Kalibari and AMCOSA Hall highlighted Visakhapatnam's diverse cultural traditions and the continued observance of Durga Puja by the city's Bengali community.