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Durga Puja in Bengal | Cultural Extravaganza - Elaborate Decorations and Pandals - Traditional Rituals - Dhunuchi Dance in Bengali Durga Puja

Durga Puja in Bengal: Durga Puja is the most important socio-cultural and religious event in the Bengali festival calendar. It is celebrated during the autumn season and is observed for four days, from Saptami to Dashami. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, who is believed to have defeated the demon Mahishasur. The festival is celebrated not only in West Bengal but also in other regions such as Bihar, Odisha, and Assam, as well as in other states of India where the Bengali community resides. The festival involves worshipping the nine aspects of Durga, pandal hopping, and enjoying food. The festival is also a great social event where people come together to celebrate the victory of good over evil  Durga Puja is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in the Indian state of West Bengal, especially in the capital city, Kolkata. The festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga, the divine mother, and it holds immense cultural, social, and religious ...