This wasn’t just another concert; it was the official opening of our Durga Puja season here, thousands of miles away from Kolkata. And yet, isn’t that what Durga Puja is all about? Though it’s a different experience celebrating far from the intoxicating scents and vibrant sounds of Kolkata, the essence of Durga Puja needs no translation. Above, a glimpse of a Durga Puja in Illinois Bhaskar MondalThough it’s a different experience celebrating here, far from the intoxicating scents and vibrant sounds of Kolkata, the essence of Durga Puja – of community, faith, and the joy of coming together – needs no translation. Happy Durga Puja, wherever you may be.

Source: The Telegraph October 21, 2023 17:55 UTC