The biggest cultural festival of Bengal and bengalis is here. The festive mood, the spirit, the energy has reached a feverish pitch not only in the state but the world over where ?poojo? is celebrated with much passion and grandeur. Especially, in Bengal, the mood is palpable where Durga pooja is not only a religious festival, it?s also a cultural and social festival where family and friends get together, spread positivity, revel in the spirit of dhak and dhunuchi, and spread joy all around. And of course, feasting is a major part of the festivities. In fact, pandal hopping and feasting are two inseparable factors of Durga pooja. The state transforms itself into a food lover?s paradise with pandals serving delicious bhog comprising of khichuri, payesh, labra, mishti, and so much more. In fact, the best time to visit West Bengal is during Durga Puja to experience the rich culture, heritage, frenzy, and of course great food of the state. Bhog is served at pandals with the food having all the elements of celebration, and in the evening, it?s all about having more food from the stalls lined out on the street. The variety of food that you can dig into during pooja is unlimited – from puchkas, biryani, to Chinese food stalls selling chowmein and chop suey, you can get just about everything in stalls lined all along the streets. It?s also a time when we entirely let the guards down because it?s time of celebration and there?s nothing else except celebration and feasting on t...