Durga Puja: Beyond pandals, explore Bengali culture

Durga Puja festivities extend beyond crowded pandals, offering immersive cultural experiences. Supper clubs focus on family recipes, connecting Bengali culinary heritage to harvest seasons and climate, as highlighted by Luchee Food Story. These gatherings emphasize the integral role of food and music in Bengali households.

Musical baithaks and interactive events delve into the festival's traditions. The Living Traditions Project designs immersive experiences to educate the public about living heritage, including auditory elements and cultural investigations. These events culminate in authentic Bengali meals.

Founders like Sukanya Banerjee of Upstairs with Us aim to facilitate participatory cultural exploration for non-Bengalis. Events feature Bengali songs with translations and contextual explanations, focusing on subgenres like Agomoni, introducing both new and lesser-known compositions.