Kartik · October · Shorot (Autumn)
Durga Puja
By our Culture Correspondent
Durga Puja celebrates the goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura, bringing days of worship, art, music, and community feasting. Elaborate temporary structures and images transform neighbourhoods.
“Durga Puja in Kolkata was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2021. The festival embodies artistic collaboration, devotion, and inclusive community celebration.”
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