Kolkata Residents Who Celebrate Durga Puja at Home – Telegraph Online

Dear connections, For many of us, Durga Puja is synonymous with pandal hopping, endless adda sessions, and soaking in the festive lights. But there are a lot of people who like the quieter side of the celebrations by choosing to stay at home. Some Kolkatans avoid the crowds because they feel overwhelmed or anxious in packed spaces. Others prefer to spend the holidays to recharge, catching up on books, movies, and making the most out of their four-day-long holiday. I’m working on an article about why some of us trade the pandals for peaceful evenings at home during Pujo. If you're someone who enjoys the calm during the festive season, I’d love to hear from you. Here are a few questions you can respond to: 1. Do you feel anxious, suffocated, or overstimulated by the Pujo crowds? 2. Do you prefer staying at home during the four days of Pujo? If yes, how do you usually spend the holidays to tune into the festive mood? 3. What do you enjoy the most about staying at home during the four festive days? 4. Do you ever feel left out when you see friends or family pandal hopping, or do you enjoy the solitude? This is for the My Kolkata section of The Telegraph Online. Your inputs will help me capture the diverse ways we all experience Pujo. You can either DM me or mail your thoughts at [email redacted] #DurgaPuja #DurgaPuja2025 #journorequest #Pujo #FestiveSeason #FestivalsofIndia #Culture #BengaliCulture #Kolkata #Bengal