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Nostalgic Moments of The Great Indian Festival- Durga Pujo

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. 


A sculptor giving shape to an Idol 

magnificent art

Idols ready for final touch up





Goddess Durga worshiped in a pandal

Devotees offering Puspanjali

kids enjoying a day event during the puja celebration




A piece of Art

world longest Alpana - street Art

Elegant and charming - Festivities

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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