October 16, 2026 3:04 PM
Bengal’s biggest festival Durga Puja starts with Mahashashthi, pandal-hopping begins
Rituals marking the formal commencement of West Bengal's biggest festival, Durga Puja, were conducted at pandals on Friday as revellers began visiting decorated marquees and prayed to the Mother Goddess on 'Mahashashthi'. 'Kalparamba' ritual was con...
