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Durga Puja pandal fair: Kolkata

West Bengal·ceremony

In Durga Puja of various localities, which is known as community puja in Kolkata, fairs are very essential around the Puja pandal. these fairs attract a large crowd and has become a very popular part of the Durga Puja culture.

Visarjan on a crane! At the Durga Puja celebrations in Delhi

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Durga Puja also referred to as Durgotsava or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga.

Durga Puja gives a chance to meet old friends and relatives, in Kolkata

West Bengal·ceremony · industry

Initially the Puja was organised by rich families since they had the money to organise the festival. During the late 19th and early 20th century, a burgeoning middle class, primarily in Calcutta, wished to observe the Puja.

Thousands gather for Durga Puja at CR Park, in Delhi

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The Durga Puja at Chittaranjan Park in New Delhi is one of the most prominent ones in the whole of North India.

Durga Puja proceedings in full gusto: In Kolkata

West Bengal·ceremony · river

A priest here is worshipping goddess Durga at a pandel in Kolkata. Durga puja mood starts off with the Mahishasuramardini -- a two-hour radio programme that has been popular with the community since the 1950s.

Sharadotsav - celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga

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Priests performing religious rituals on the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja. Devotees worshiping the Goddess Durga with great enthusiasm and excitement.

Rajasthani dancer performing Kachchhi Ghodi - Durga Puja Celebrations at CR Park, Delhi

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The Durga Puja at Chittaranjan Park in New Delhi is one of the most prominent ones in the whole of North India.

Durga Puja immersion on the last day: Durgotshav in Delhi

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Durga Puja also referred to as Durgotsava or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga.

Devotees gather in front of puja pandal to worship Goddess Durga during Durga puja

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Durga Puja also referred to as Durgotsava or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga.

Durga puja pandal themed and created in the form of hindu temple: Kolkata

West Bengal·ceremony · river

Pandals and idols inspired by a particular theme have been the hallmark of many community or Sarbajanin Pujas in Kolkata since the 1990s.

Durga Maa: In full glory at Kolkata Puja pandal

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Durga Puja carnival scenario at Kolkata, the capital of the state of West Bengal. Durga Puja, also referred to as Durgotsava or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga.

Rajasthani Puppet dance on the occasion of Durga Puja at CR Park, Delhi

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Rajasthani Puppet dance on the occasion of Durga Puja at CR Park, Delhi . The Durga Puja at Chittaranjan Park in New Delhi is one of the most prominent ones in the whole of North India.

Strings attached! - Puppet dance during Durga Puja Celebrations at CR Park in Delhi

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The Durga Puja at Chittaranjan Park in New Delhi is one of the most prominent ones in the whole of North India.

Block mehendi being applied to hands of Pandal hoppers at Kolkata Durga puja

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

The mehendi wala is one of the most essential part of every Durga Puja fair that is held in Kolkata. During these 4 days of Puja people of Kolkata are dressed in their best attires.

Idol making of Maa Durga: goddess with multiple arms

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Maa Durga getting ready for Durga Puja . Durga Puja 'Worship of Durga" also referred to as Durgotsava or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga.

In faith of the Goddess: Women do the ritual dance, in Delhi

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The Durga Puja at Chittaranjan Park in New Delhi is one of the most prominent ones in the whole of North India.

Pollution from religious practices of India: Durga immersion

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Durga Puja also referred to as Durgotsava or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga.

An amazing performance by the Rajasthani puppet troupe on the occasion of Durga Puja, in Delhi

ceremony · festival

The Durga Puja at Chittaranjan Park in New Delhi is one of the most prominent ones in the whole of North India.

Beautiful Goddess Durga with ten arms, each carrying their most lethal weapon, in Kolkata

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Magnificent idol of Durga Mata with other idols of Lord Ganesh, Lord Kartik,Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Laxmi under one structure being worshiped in this auspicious festival in Kolkata.

Farewell of the Durga Idol on Delhi's Ghat

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Durga Puja also referred to as Durgotsava or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga.

Devotees standing in a queue and waiting for their turn for prashad at Durga Puja

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Durga Puja also referred to as Durgotsava or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga.

Maa Durga worshipped with great passion and devotion

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Devotees praying to Goddess Durga on this auspicious occasion of Durga festival that represents the victory of Goddess Durga over the evil Mahishasura.

Women applying vermillion on the forehead of Goddess Durga's statue

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Bengali women dressed in traditional Bengali Saree pays homage to Goddess Durga in this auspicious festival.