
The name comes from two Bengali words: kumror, meaning pumpkin, and chokka, which refers to a particular style of preparing and cutting vegetables.

Some are light and airy, others rich and indulgent, but each has its own place in Bengali culture. Usually paired with potato curries, lentils, or enjoyed with tea, these breads bring variety to the table.

Durga Puja 2026 begins on October 16 with key rituals including Maha Shashthi, Ashtami, and Bijoya Dashami celebrations.

So what should you be eating during Durga Puja? There is no definite answer, because technically we eat just about everything, but then again there are a few things that become almost imperative.

The night of Kali Pujo transforms Bengal. Homes, temples, and pandals glow with diyas, candles, and strings of lights - a scene reminiscent of Diwali, yet deeply spiritual in tone.