At Hotel Sonajhuri, we believe that holidays are about fun. It is not necessary that your holidays be bound by sand, sun, and sea. The vibrant culture of our small, coastal town of Digha is one of its charms. Beyond sunset and golden sands, as your hosts, we want you to experience all the cultural festivals in Digha as a part of us. Whether you are travelling as a family, friends, or couples and staying at our hotel, one of the best hotel in Digha. This is why we have curated this guide, where you will get all the details of festivals celebrated in Digha that you absolutely shouldn’t miss.
We know most of your trips center around the beach activities, the seafood, and unwinding at our affordable and cozy hotel. But during festivals, this town oozes a different vibe. Festivals here are about local traditions. The locals are very welcoming of the travelers and will include you in the community. It can be the rituals by the sea, folk performances, or food festivals showcasing local delicacies, like the fried fish Digha is famous for.
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The January festival symbolizes harvest and new beginnings. It is one of the most significant cultural festivals in Digha. You can expect a sky filled with colorful kites, local sweets made with jaggery, and a bonfire by the beach.
Every town of Bengal is incomplete without the celebration, Poila Boishakh, the Bengali’s New Year. You will find locals dressed in new clothes and little girls in colorful frocks and boys in their best shirts. Our little coastal town celebrates this festival with folk musical performances, feasts, and the Nobo Borsho discounts in every shop at local markets. Our hotel also offers the best discounts that will make our guests’ stay memorable.
Even though Puri is famous for its Rath Yatra, our seaside town also doesn’t fall behind. This year, the first Rath Yatra procession was held at the recently opened Jagannath Dham. Goddess Subhadra, Lord Balabhadra, and Lord Jagannath all rode decorated chariots. There were also devotional songs, plays, and classical performances during the celebration.
The biggest festival of Bengal, Durga Puja, is celebrated in Digha with the waves, the golden sand, and the salty breeze. Digha is turned into the hub of festivities. If you have seen the celebrations in Kolkata, you surely would love the magic of Durga Puja by the sea. Our hotel also celebrates the pride of Bengal in full glory with traditional platters and fun nights.
Perhaps this is one of the most unique cultural festivals in Digha. The celebration is organized annually during the month of December with the authenticity of Digha. The festival brings together arts, sports, music, and the local culture of Digha. You can experience
This festival is organized by the state government in collaboration with the cultural ministries. This is to showcase both modern and traditional art forms.
Among all these festivals, we cannot miss out on our very own Iilish Festival that is organized in the month of July. A platter full of different recipes of Iilish curated by our chefs will definitely fill your heart and belly.
No cultural celebration in Digha is complete without food. The fried fish Digha is famous for is most of our guests’ favorite. Our chefs prepare signature seafood dishes and traditional Bengali thalis inspired by each festivity.
As one of the few family friendly & couple friendly hotels in Digha, we not only provide accommodations but also experiences. When you stay with us, you experience
At Hotel Sonajhuri, we believe that holidays are about fun. It is not necessary that your holidays be bound by sand, sun, and sea. By attending the cultural festivals in Digha, you experience Digha at its heart. Be it Makar Sankranti. Poila Boishakh, Rath Yatra, Durga Puja, Digha’s own Beach Festival, or our very own Ilish Festival, you’ll carry the memories forever. That is the magic of this place.
We look forward to welcoming you at Hotel Sonajhuri, where every festival feels like home.