The Hindu festival of Navratri kicked off on October 3, leading into the five-day Durga Puja celebration starting October 9. At the heart of these festivities lie Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami, days rich in rituals,

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

The Sanaton community will begin five-day celebrations of their greatest religious festival of Durga Puja with 'Bodhan' from tomorrow in the district amid due religious fervor and gaiety. The Sanaton devotees will start thronging all puja mandaps erected across the district from the morning to have a glance at goddess Durga and seek her blessings for their welfare and well-being of the whole humanity.

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.