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In pictures: Durga Puja celebrations across India

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Durga Puja is being celebrated across the country. Devotees and Puja revellers are flocking to different pandals to worship Goddess Durga and also celebrate the joyous atmosphere. Durga Puja began on 15 October and will with Vijaya Dashami on 19 October. (Photo: Facebook)

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Jaipur: Sandhi Puja under way on ‘Maha Ashtami’, the eighth day of the Puja, at Durga Bari. (Photo: IANS)

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Kolkata: The Santoshpur Lake Pally Puja pandal has used around 4,000 kg turmeric to make the pandal. Even the idol of Goddess Durga is made of turmeric. (Photo: Facebook)

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Delhi: The CR Park pandal has been decorated with eco-friendly material. Bamboo products have been primarily used to create the modern look. The idol of Goddess Durga has been designed in a traditional manner, like every year. (Photo: Facebook)

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Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar worships goddess Durga at Gardanibagh Thakurbari in Patna. (Photo: IANS)

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Mumbai: North Bombay Sarbajanik Durga Puja Charitable Trust is one of the most star-studded Durga Puja affairs in the city. A lot of celebrities make their presence felt at this pandal. The Durga idol, crafted by Kolkata artisans, is eco-friendly and stands 17.5 feet tall. (Photo: Facebook)

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In pictures: Durga Puja celebrations across India

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Durga Puja is being celebrated across the country. Devotees and Puja revellers are flocking to different pandals to worship Goddess Durga and also celebrate the joyous atmosphere. Durga Puja began on 15 October and will with Vijaya Dashami on 19 October. (Photo: Facebook)

Jaipur: Sandhi Puja under way on ‘Maha Ashtami’, the eighth day of the Puja, at Durga Bari. (Photo: IANS)

Kolkata: The Santoshpur Lake Pally Puja pandal has used around 4,000 kg turmeric to make the pandal. Even the idol of Goddess Durga is made of turmeric. (Photo: Facebook)

Delhi: The CR Park pandal has been decorated with eco-friendly material. Bamboo products have been primarily used to create the modern look. The idol of Goddess Durga has been designed in a traditional manner, like every year. (Photo: Facebook)

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar worships goddess Durga at Gardanibagh Thakurbari in Patna. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai: North Bombay Sarbajanik Durga Puja Charitable Trust is one of the most star-studded Durga Puja affairs in the city. A lot of celebrities make their presence felt at this pandal. The Durga idol, crafted by Kolkata artisans, is eco-friendly and stands 17.5 feet tall. (Photo: Facebook)

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In pictures: Durga Puja celebrations across India

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Durga Puja is being celebrated across the country. Devotees and Puja revellers are flocking to different pandals to worship Goddess Durga and also celebrate the joyous atmosphere. Durga Puja began on 15 October and will with Vijaya Dashami on 19 October. (Photo: Facebook)

Jaipur: Sandhi Puja under way on ‘Maha Ashtami’, the eighth day of the Puja, at Durga Bari. (Photo: IANS)

Kolkata: The Santoshpur Lake Pally Puja pandal has used around 4,000 kg turmeric to make the pandal. Even the idol of Goddess Durga is made of turmeric. (Photo: Facebook)

Delhi: The CR Park pandal has been decorated with eco-friendly material. Bamboo products have been primarily used to create the modern look. The idol of Goddess Durga has been designed in a traditional manner, like every year. (Photo: Facebook)

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar worships goddess Durga at Gardanibagh Thakurbari in Patna. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai: North Bombay Sarbajanik Durga Puja Charitable Trust is one of the most star-studded Durga Puja affairs in the city. A lot of celebrities make their presence felt at this pandal. The Durga idol, crafted by Kolkata artisans, is eco-friendly and stands 17.5 feet tall. (Photo: Facebook)

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