Happy Dussehra and Subho Bijoya from the city of joy
Durga idol Ahiritola Jubakbrinda Kolkata comes alive during Durga pujas. Every year, I think, they will run out of ideas and themes this year, but every year there is a fresh new theme. It is just too awesome! Durga puja is a not just celebrated by Bengalis, the entire city celebrates this festival. People from all walks of life celebrate this joyous festival about the victory of good over evil. It is one of the most inclusive festivals I have ever seen, and which is why it is so unique and has to be experienced at least once! The Durga pandals have different themes with social messages. The innovative, artistic, and creative pandals leaves you in a dream like state…. I am sharing some of the Durga puja pandals that I loved. I could only see a fraction of the Durga puja pandals this year but even that is enough to give you an idea of the love, joy, and inclusiveness this festival is all about! I will start with a pandal which left a deep impact on me. The...