Durga Puja 2026: All set for the beat of the dhak
As Durga Puja 2026 approaches, artisans in Kolkata are finalizing idols for the festival. The article highlights the cultural significance of the event and provides a guide to festivities and traditions across India.
Why it matters
Durga Puja is a major cultural and religious event in India that significantly impacts local economies and community social cohesion.
Durga Puja 2026: All set for the beat of the dhak left An artisan prepares the idol of Goddess Durga ahead of the Durga Puja festival at Kumartuli, in Kolkata, on October 04, 2026. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/19s78q/article71591175.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261004151L.jpg ANI Kolkata, Oct 04 (ANI): An artisan prepares the idol of Goddess Durga ahead of the Durga Puja festival at Kumartuli, in Kolkata on Sunday. (ANI Photo) As India gears up for Durga Puja 2026, the air will once again thrum with the beat of the dhak.
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