First Day of Durga Puja Festivities

September 24 - SUNDAY

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Observance: Observance, Hinduism Holiday (India)

"Starting Bengal's most magnificent festival honoring Goddess Durga with artistic pandals."

The beginning of Bengal's grandest festival celebrating Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura.

Traditions:

Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata are so elaborate that some cost over 1 crore rupees to create.

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