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Durga Puja 2023: A sneak-peek into Durga Puja preparations in Kolkata

During Durga Puja, Bengalis worship the Mahishasur Mardini form of Goddess Durga, and various rituals and pujas are performed. Let's have a look at how Kolkata is prepping ahead of Puja.

Moneycontrol News | December 14, 2023 / 12:41 IST
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Durga Puja is one of the most anticipated festivals in India during which Goddess Durja is worshipped. On the sixth day of Navratri, people bring Goddess Durga's idols home and worship as well as celebrate for five straight days before performing Durga Visarjan on Viajaydashami. (Image: PTI)
Durga Puja is one of the most anticipated festivals in India during which Goddess Durja is worshipped. On the sixth day of Navratri, people bring Goddess Durga's idols home and worship as well as celebrate for five straight days before performing Durga Visarjan on Viajaydashami. (Image: PTI)
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The auspicious Durga Puja will begin on October 20 and end on October 24, 2023. (Image: PTI)
The auspicious Durga Puja will begin on October 20 and end on October 24, 2023. (Image: PTI)
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In Kolkata, a community puja pandal is themed after Disney Land in preparation for the Durga Puja season. (Image: PTI)
In Kolkata, a community puja pandal is themed after Disney Land in preparation for the Durga Puja season. (Image: PTI)
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A Durga Puja pandal in the city of Joy brought Ayodhya's Ram Temple to life ahead of the Durga Puja celebration as the city is busy preparing for the auspicious festival. (Image: PTI)
A Durga Puja pandal in the city of Joy brought Ayodhya's Ram Temple to life ahead of the Durga Puja celebration as the city is busy preparing for the auspicious festival. (Image: PTI)
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On the last day of Durga Visarjan, there is a big festival of Sindoor Khela in which married women first offer vermillion to Goddess Durga, then apply vermillion to other married women and bless them with good life and fortune. (Image: PTI)
On the last day of Durga Visarjan, there is a big festival of Sindoor Khela in which married women first offer vermillion to Goddess Durga, then apply vermillion to other married women and bless them with good life and fortune. (Image: PTI)

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