Sep 28, 2025
Durga Puja is a vibrant festival of devotion, dance, and colour. Makeup should balance tradition and elegance, blending boldness and subtlety to enhance your festive look while lasting through long puja days and evening celebrations. Here are some easy makeup ideas:
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Use gel eyeliner or thick kajal to highlight your lash line and waterline. For a soft smoky effect, blend it slightly. This draws attention to the eyes, a signature feature in many Durga Puja makeup guides.
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Apply gold or bronze shimmer eyeshadow on the eyelids to reflect festive lights and add warmth. This metallic glow complements traditional sarees and enhances photos under pandal lighting.
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Red lipstick remains festive and bold. Choose a long-wear or matte formula so it stays intact during worship, meals, and socialising. It echoes the red borders and sindoor traditions.
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Light contouring under the cheekbones and jawline adds structure, while highlighter on the cheekbones, nose bridge, and cupid’s bow gives a subtle glow, perfect for both indoor and outdoor lighting.
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For a dramatic look, add small motifs or extended inner-corner “V” shapes using eyeliner, inspired by Durga Maa’s eyes. Use a white pencil to outline before filling in black.
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Since puja days are long and humid, use a good primer, waterproof mascara or liner, and a setting spray or powder. This keeps makeup from smudging, sweating off, or fading.
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