Durga puja, also called Durgaotsav is an annual Hindu festival in the Indian subcontinent that reveres the Goddess Durga. The celebration last long for a week that features elaborate stage decoration (pandals),scripture recitation,performance arts, revelry and processions.
The festival is most popular in the city of joy Kolkata. The city takes a different look during the week long festivity. Every nook and corner is decorated with lights and glitters. Thousands of devotees gather at the pandals to worship Maa Durga.
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| A sculptor giving shape to an Idol |
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| magnificent art |
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Idols ready for final touch up
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| Goddess Durga worshiped in a pandal |
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| Devotees offering Puspanjali |
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| kids enjoying a day event during the puja celebration |
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| A piece of Art |
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| world longest Alpana - street Art |
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| Elegant and charming - Festivities |
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Dhaki's dressed in traditional attires playing
Dhak |
These rituals are an integral part of the festival and add charm to the festival. Dhaks are played by the dhakis during this festival at the pandals and special Dhunuchi Naach is performed during Durga aarti.
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