Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community, will be celebrated at 31,461 puja mandaps across the country including 252 in the capital. This information was disclosed at a press conference at Dhakeshwari National Temple in the capital this morning.

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The two-day event, organised by The Bengali Club USA, commenced with the traditional Nabami Puja and Durga Stotras, marking the ninth day of the puja. These ceremonies were followed by the Nabami Puja Anjali to the revered Goddess, transitioning to the Dashami Puja where devotees bid farewell to the Goddess.

Durga Puja is a festival dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga – daughter, mother, warrior and defeater of demons

Durga Puja was celebrated for the first time at New York’s Times Square, organized by The Bengali Club, USA, on October 5th and 6th. This two-day event featured traditional ceremonies like Nabami and Dashami Puja,

Durga Puja was celebrated for the first time at Times Square, New York, attracting scores of Indian-Americans and showcasing Bengali culture.

From the idol of Goddess Durga to the Dhunuchi dance, Times Square in New York City saw Indians celebrating Durga Puja.