8 Bengali sarees which are perfect for Durga Puja

By Akanksha
September 21, 2025

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Traditional sarees for Durga Puja !

Durga Puja radiates vibrant colours, tradition and elegance, nothing embodies this more than a beautifully selected Bengali saree. These eight saree styles blend heritage, rituals and style, making ea

Tant Saree

Lightweight pure cotton weave, with bold borders and motifs. Breathable and comfortable, ideal for daytime rituals in humid weather. It’s a wardrobe staple during Durga Puja for both tradition and wea

Jamdani Saree (Dhakai Jamdani / Soft Jamdani)

Sheer, airy fabric with delicately woven motifs; looks ethereal in pastels or jewel tones. Perfect for evening puja or cultural functions, combining grace with lightness.

Baluchari Silk Saree

Luxurious silk that often depicts mythological scenes on the pallu; deep colours and zari work make it a show-stopper for grand evening pujas or special outings.

Garad Saree

A beautiful handwoven silk saree from Murshidabad/Birbhum with delicate butis and motifs; often pure white or lighter backgrounds with red or coloured borders. Traditionally worn during Ashtami and Si

Korial Saree

Made of mulberry silk, with the classic red border and decorative anchal (pallu) on white or light base. Symbolises purity & festive solemnity, especially appropriate for early rituals.

Shantipuri Saree

Fine cotton weave with subtle texture, soft, thin, often with striking but gentle border colours. Elegant yet understated, good for both daytime puja and evening, graceful for older and younger alike.

Murshidabad Silk Saree

Glossy silk, rich colour palettes, often with zari or batik-like prints. A festive favourite when you want shine, drape, and a luxurious feel for the evening aarti or bhog distribution.

Traditional Red-White (Korial / Garad / Korial variants)

White body with red border combinations (as in Korial, Garad, or similar), crisp or slightly heavier silks or cottons. Very symbolic of Durga Puja colours, vivid, ritualistic and deeply rooted in Beng

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