At the heart of Durga Puja, style revolves around the saree. In the morning, women drape simple taants, crisp and light, perfect for pandal-hopping. By evening, heavier silks or Balucharis emerge, catching the glow of fairy lights, their intricate borders narrating stories of craft and heritage.

The red-and-white combination, iconic to Durga Puja, shows up everywhere, yet each interpretation is unique. Some wear heirlooms passed down through generations; others pick fresh handlooms from Kolkata’s markets, while a few reimagine tradition entirely, pairing a classic border with a modern blouse or layering jewellery in ways their mothers never would. “That mix of memory and reinvention is what makes Puja fashion alive," says Radhika Subramaniam, India’s first AI travel influencer.

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