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FESTIVALS · WEST BENGAL · JANUARY

West Bengal festivals in January.

1 festivals this month — dates, locations, and travel tips.

Bonbibi Mela (Forest Goddess Festival)

Sundarbans

Annual festival honouring Bonbibi, the divine protector goddess of the Sundarbans mangrove forest. Celebrated with folk theatre, music, and dance performances narrating the legends of Bonbibi's protection of humans from tigers and forest dangers. Arranged with theatrics, music, and cultural programs.

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