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As Kolkata gets ready for Durga Puja, Muslims participate with gusto in inclusive festival

KOLKATA: At a time when the country is grappling with polarisation and divisions in society, Durga Puja in Bengal has remained a shining example of syncretism and communal harmony. In the city’s Muslim-dominated areas, Durga Puja is organised and celebrated by Muslims with as much enthusiasm as in Hindu-majority neighbourhoods.…

The Times of India · Jul 5, 2022

Resurgent Kumartuli counts down to Durga Puja

Crippled over two years by the pandemic curbs, artisans are hoping for a return to festivities this year

The Hindu · Mar 26, 2022

Durga Puja to go global on Saraswati Puja

KOLKATA: UK’s Bengali diaspora will launch a campaign to create a global tourism interest in Bengal’s Durga Puja at their Saraswati Puja in London. Durga Puja has already bagged Unesco’s heritage tag.

The Times of India · Feb 4, 2022