Durga Puja In Pictures: Faith, Festivity And The Spirit Of Celebration

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From elaborate pandals and artistic idols to the crowds gathering for prayers and festivities, a photo story capturing the colour, devotion and cultural vibrancy of Durga Puja

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Mahalaya drone show Eden Gardens
A drone show depicts Hindu goddess Durga floating in the sky during a celebration ahead of Hindu festival Durga Puja, in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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West Bengal Durga Puja 2026
Folk dancers perform during a celebration ahead of Hindu festival Durga Puja, in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Kolkata cultural events
Folk dancers perform during a celebration ahead of Hindu festival Durga Puja, in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Maa Durga Eden Gardens Kolkata
A firework display on the sky during a celebration ahead of Hindu festival Durga Puja at the Eden Garden stadium, in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Durga Puja projection mapping Kolkata
Folk dancers perform during a celebration ahead of Hindu festival Durga Puja, in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Traditional dhak players Eden Gardens
Folk dancers perform during a celebration ahead of Hindu festival Durga Puja, in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Pujo vibes Kolkata
Folk dancers perform during a celebration ahead of Hindu festival Durga Puja, in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Devi Paksha Kolkata
A drone show depicts Hindu goddess Durga floating in the sky during a celebration ahead of Hindu festival Durga Puja, in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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City of Joy Durga Puja
A firework display on the sky during a celebration ahead of Hindu festival Durga Puja at the Eden Garden stadium, in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Bengali festival 2026
Commuters throng along the road in front of the Eden Gardens cricket stadium decorated ahead of Durga Puja festival, in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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