Chandannagar is famous for its Jagaddhatri Puja. It takes place just one month after the Durga Puja, usually in the month of November. The pandals, street lighting, idols - everything will make you spellbound. Millions of people from different parts of the country come here during that period. If you are crowd averse, then it's better for you to avoid Chandannagar during that time. Though the atmosphere then is electrifying, and the whole city buzzes with exuberance. The immersion of idols gets marked with illuminated processions.
Another big crowd puller in Chandannagar is the Christmas celebration. Chandannagar has a very old church in the middle of Barabazar and it is a point of major attraction during Christmas for people of all faiths.
You can also enjoy "Charak Puja" on 13-14 April at Hospital ground on Laxmiganj street and Jyoti More crossing, the day before Bengali New Year. In Charak Puja, groups of men and women, hang from a bamboo stick of 10 or 15-foot height and they are swung in a circular direction. Good art to see!
