Durga Puja in West Bengal

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Durga Puja (Bengali: পশ্চিমবঙ্গের দুর্গাপূজা) is an annual festival celebrated magnificently marking the worship of the Hindu mother goddess, Durga. It is the largest festival of West Bengal. The festival is observed with pandals, idol installations, community celebrations, fairs, and rituals. Kolkata hosts the largest number of Durga Puja committees in the state and is known for its theme-based and traditional pujas. Asansol–Durgapur, Siliguri, Basirhat, and Berhampore also organize large-scale celebrations.

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