Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava, is undoubtedly the most widely celebrated festival in West Bengal. Occurring annually during the Hindu month of Ashwin (September-October), it commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. The festival spans over four days, during which elaborate pandals (temporary structures) are erected across the state to house beautifully crafted idols of Goddess Durga and her divine entourage. Devotees throng these pandals to offer prayers, witness cultural performances, and partake in festivities.
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