HOWLYTOWN
A living tradition of devotion, community and celebration. Explore the historic Sarbajanin Durga Puja celebrations that have shaped Howly for generations.
Durga Puja has been an important part of Howly's cultural life for generations. Across neighbourhoods, roads and marketplaces, community-led celebrations bring together families, artists, devotees and visitors.
From the earliest recorded public celebration in 1927 to newer community celebrations established in the 21st century, Howly's Durga Puja landscape reflects the changing history and growing character of the town.
A chronological list of Howly's publicly organised Sarbajanin Durga Puja celebrations, beginning in 1927 and continuing into the present day.
In addition to Howly's community-organised Sarbajanin Durga Pujas, the Assam Police 4th Battalion Camp located at Dalagaon, Howly, also organises Durga Puja.