Kolkatan who returns to Durga Puja after 20 years: ‘Crowds still there but no bonding, people are alone clicking selfies’

Kolkata, West Bengal, 9th edition of The Durga Puja immersion carnival organised by the west bengal…

Watch | A walkthrough of Kolkata’s Durga Puja pandals with Sharan Apparao

Every year, during Durga Puja, nearly three crore people visit Kolkata’s pandals. Over the last decade,…

Durga Puja in pictures | Freezing the moment of joy, spirit of celebrations

Durga Puja is one of the most celebrated festivals in India, particularly in West Bengal. During…

Gender sensitive anti-sexual harassment slogans rule Durga Puja pandals in Bengal to raise awareness

A woman decorates an idol of Goddess Durga at a Pandal during the ongoing Durga Puja…

Elections over, Kolkata plunges into Durga Puja preparations

Idol maker Indrajit Pal at work in his Kumartuli workshop.  | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Idol…

A unique preview of Durga Puja art begins in Kolkata

Days before the Durga Puja festival begins in Kolkata a preview show of Durga PujaArt starts at Kolkatas Town Hall. | Photo Credit: Debasish Bhaduri…