And the festivities begin: Bengal celebrates Durga Puja

A view of the Naktala Udayan Sangha Durga Puja in Kolkata. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

Published on: Oct 6, 2016 7:06 PM IST

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A view of the Naktala Udayan Sangha Durga Puja in Kolkata. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

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This year’s theme for the Suruchi Sangha Durga Puja pandal is Bhutan. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

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Bengalis in the city are all geared up for five days of festive revelry that begins from Shashti (sixth day) and ends on Bijoya Dashami (tenth day) of the Navaratras. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

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Durga Puja marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

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Devotees worship deities and visit pandals to celebrate Durga Puja. (Samir Jana/HT PHOTO)

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Kolkata's famous yellow taxi is the theme for a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

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The mother of creation, Goddess Durga stands for the inestimable power of existence and is an icon of a female vitality. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

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A view of the Abasar club during Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata. (Samir Jana/HT PHOTO)

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A view of the Barisha Club pandal in Kolkata. (Samir Jana/HT PHOTO)

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A giant owl structure is placed the Abasar club pandal for Durga Puja celebration in Kolkata. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

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Durga Puja celebrations have picked up pace, with pandals all set to welcome Goddess Durga and start the annual festivities. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

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Pandals with different themes are lit up for Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

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Statues of eminent personalities made up of fibreglass are displayed at the Rabindra Pally Durga Puja at Bagha Jatin in Kolkata. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

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Durgotsava is an annual Hindu festival to honour Goddess Durga. The festival is ceebrated over a period of six days -- Mahalaya, Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Vijayadashami. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

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Musicians rest at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)