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Durga Puja at Algarah homestay in Kalimpong goes viral
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News18•20-10-2026, 14:45
Durga Puja at Algarah homestay in Kalimpong goes viral
- •Durga Puja has been organized for the first time centered around a homestay in Algarah, Kalimpong, blending nature with tradition.
- •Organizers Anudipa Majumdar and Damayanti Dutta Roy initiated this unique celebration in the Mool Santuk area.
- •The festival features pushpanjali, dhunuchi dance, local band performances, and blanket distribution for elderly residents.
- •Videos of the celebration have gone viral on social media, leading to full bookings at the homestay and high tourist interest.
Key Questions Answered
The first homestay-based Durga Puja is organized in the Mool Santuk area of Algarah in Kalimpong.
The Durga Puja initiative was organized by Anudipa Majumdar and Damayanti Dutta Roy.
The celebrations feature live local band performances, Pushpanjali and Dhunuchi dance on Maha Ashtami, distributing blankets to elderly residents, and a final Sindoor Khela and immersion on October 21.
