‘Durga Puja’; this word can drive every Bengali crazy. It is one of the biggest Indian festivals, attracting huge crowds, dressing up in new clothes, feasting on local specialities and sweets, and attending pujas, which delight and pandal hopping is the favorite activity at the festival. Durga Puja celebrates the yearly visit of the goddess from her home in the Himalayas, and it’s a festive time for Bengali families.