Kambhampati appreciated the craftsmanship and praised the organisers for their efforts in preserving the city's rich cultural heritage. He also extended his greetings to the people of Odisha for a peaceful and joyous Durga Puja.
Governor C.V. Ananda Bose joined devotees at the Durga Puja festivities on Southern Avenue in South Kolkata, praying for the blessings of Goddess Durga to all residents of Bengal on the auspicious occasion.
Durga Puja in Kolkata has always been more than just a religious festival. For the city, it is a season of art and culture woven into devotion. Each year, pandals across the city never fail to surprise visitors with thought-provoking themes, and this year too, one Puja has stood out for the
According to the Chief Minister's Office, he interacted with the organisers while appreciating the decorations, cultural displays, and arrangements at the pandals.
From the grand themes of Mela Ground to the serene rituals of Kali Mandir Society and GK-2 Durgotsab, CR Park's Durga Puja celebrations have come forward with a spectrum of devotion, creativity, and community spirit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 126th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat', said that the Government of India is working to get the Chhath Mahaparva added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
As Durga Puja celebrations began in West Bengal, Chairman of Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja Committee, Sundeep Bhutoria, pointed out the festival's significance, stating that it is the "world's largest" and that envoys from various countries have visited to participate.
The Durga Puja festivities have commenced in Kolkata, with people already thronging to various pandals with their friends and families. Amid them, what stands out are the thematic decorations and unique concepts.
Kick-starting the Durga Puja festivities, actresses and cousins Kajol and Rani Mukerji came together on Saturday to participate in their family's annual tradition.