Literature and festivals have always had a close connection – be it Durga Puja in Bengal, Onam in Kerala or Bihu in Assam. These are times to celebrate and rejuvenate the mind and soul with some food for thought – with some literature, which takes the form of special magazines and festive supplements. Magazines that include the words of the literary high and mighty as well as the aspiring all and sundry. Durga Puja is a time when Bengali literature asserts itself, with almost every publisher in Bengal, big or small, bringing out special issues for the public’s annual intellectual nourishment. In Bengal, Durga Puja is a Time for Literary Celebration. While the much-anticipated puja launches of music albums have become a thing of the past with the disappearance of CDs and cassettes, the puja-specific magazines that launched many a literary career remain not only in circulation but also in demand. From The Telegraph Autumn Collection to The Asian Age Durga Puja supplement, these English dailies heralded the festive fervour. While demand may not be as high as it once was in the pre-smartphone era, Bengali readers still enjoy short stories and poems, as well as fish and meat delicacies, during the festive season. Relive the magic of the pujas and experience the excitement with the newest collection of Puja Barshiki. Every year, during the Durga Puja celebrations, the Pujo Barwari’s release an annual magazine comprising literary and artistic contributions from community members. This magazine is distributed to all Puja attendees.