Durga Puja, as in the rest of West Bengal, is the most popular festival in Behala.
The family Durga Puja celebration of the Sabarna Roy Choudhurys, launched in 1610 by Laksmikanta Majumdar, is the oldest recorded Durga Puja observation in Behala as well as the second oldest in western Bengal.
Today, six Durga Pujas are being held in the Barisha branch of the family: Aatchala, Baro Bari, Mejo Bari, Benaki Bari, Kalikingkar Bhawan and Majher Bari.
Durga Puja at the house of Roy Bahadur near 14 No.
Bus Stand is also quite old.
Durga Puja is also observed by many other old families of this area as well as by numerous local clubs.
Jora Mandir Haldar Barir Durga Puja is 327 years old and is one of the oldest Durga Pujas of Kolkata.
The puja is conducted by the descendants of Lakkhi Narayan Haldar inside there premises.

Kali Puja is also observed with great reverence in Behala.
A 15-day fair is held at Parnasree Pally by Sarkari Abasan (Behala College ground), Parnasree Club and Surja Sangha during Kali Puja.
Shankar Paik’s Kali Puja at Pathakpara attracts many people not only for the colourful soirees but also for the Sada Kali (white Kali) idol along with traditional puja of Behala Bijoyee Sangha at Manton.
Yuva Gosthi at Roybahadur Road arranges an Annakut festival during Kali Puja.
Behala Siddeshwari Kali Temple and Halder's Kali Temple at Behala Bazar attracts many people during the occasion.
Among the family Kali Puja celebrations, the houses of Bhabani Bala Dasi and Shib Dulal Basu are well known.

Jagatdhatri Puja is also celebrated in this locality.
Durga Puja, as in the rest of West Bengal, is the most popular festival in Behala. The family Durga Puja celebration of the Sabarna Roy Choudhurys, launched in 1610 by Laksmikanta Majumdar, is the oldest recorded Durga Puja observation in Behala as well as the second oldest in western Bengal. Today, six Durga Pujas are being held in the Barisha branch of the family: Aatchala, Baro Bari, Mejo Bari, Benaki Bari, Kalikingkar Bhawan and Majher Bari. Durga Puja at the house of Roy Bahadur near 14 No. Bus Stand is also quite old. Durga Puja is also observed by many other old families of this area as well as by numerous local clubs. Jora Mandir Haldar Barir Durga Puja is 327 years old and is one of the oldest Durga Pujas of Kolkata. The puja is conducted by the descendants of Lakkhi Narayan Haldar inside there premises.
Kali Puja is also observed with great reverence in Behala. A 15-day fair is held at Parnasree Pally by Sarkari Abasan (Behala College ground), Parnasree Club and Surja Sangha during Kali Puja. Shankar Paik’s Kali Puja at Pathakpara attracts many people not only for the colourful soirees but also for the Sada Kali (white Kali) idol along with traditional puja of Behala Bijoyee Sangha at Manton. Yuva Gosthi at Roybahadur Road arranges an Annakut festival during Kali Puja. Behala Siddeshwari Kali Temple and Halder's Kali Temple at Behala Bazar attracts many people during the occasion. Among the family Kali Puja celebrations, the houses of Bhabani Bala Dasi and Shib Dulal Basu are well known.
Jagatdhatri Puja is also celebrated in this locality.
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