Durga Puja: West Bengal's Biggest Festival

The festival begins on the first day of the Hindu month of Ashvin (September–October).

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On this day, the idols of Durga are brought out of the pandals (temporary temples) and placed in public areas for people to worship.

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The idols are then decorated with flowers, fruits, and other offerings.

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During the next nine days, there are many different events that take place as part of Durga Puja.

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These include music and dance performances, food festivals, and fairs.

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On the tenth day, which is known as Vijayadashami or Dashami, the idols of Durga are immersed in a river or a body of water.

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