Kolkata is abuzz with joy as Maha Ashtami, the most significant day of Durga Puja, is being celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. Despite recent heavy rains, people are out in full spirit, observing rituals like fasting, pushpanjali, and Shondi Pujo, offering 108 lotuses and lamps to Ma Durga. The day marks a peak in the weeklong cultural and religious festivities, blending devotion, art, and community celebration across the city.
