Durga Puja is one of the most important festivals of West Bengal. It celebrates the Mother Goddess, Durga and her victory over Mahishashur, the demon king, thereby restoring balance in the universe. Durga or Shakti is worshipped in many forms throughout the country. Whereas in the North Indian states, the festival is celebrated as Navratri, in the South, it is celebrated as Kola. The festival stretches over 9 days, ending with the immersion of the idol into a river, where it is deemed as returning back to her heavenly abode. The festival......

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