West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee offers prayers on Kali Puja at her residence in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 1 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered prayers on Kali Puja and Diwali at her residence in Kolkata on Thursday.
Kolkata was decked up for Diwali and Kali Puja celebrations with bustling markets filled with shoppers buying sweets, diyas, decorations, and festive clothing.
On the occasion of Kali Puja, Kolkata's Park Street was decorated with LED lights.
Kali Puja is a very significant festival for Hindus, especially in the state of West Bengal.
This celebration centers around the worship of Shakti, or Goddess Kali, symbolizing the triumph of Good over Evil. Also referred to as Shyama Puja, as Goddess Kali is often known as Shyama, signifying black or dark, the festival is also observed in Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, and certain regions of Maharashtra. The festival signifies the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance."
Earlier on Wednesday, Ayodhya made history during the 'Deepotsav-2024' celebrations by setting two Guinness World Records.
The Ayodhya district administration, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, illuminated the Saryu River with over 25 lakh diya, marking the largest display of oil lamps ever recorded. Another record was made for the most people performing 'diya' rotation simultaneously. (ANI)