Durga Puja Celebrations In Full Swing In Kolkata

Durga Puja, a yearly celebration that honours the Hindu goddess Durga and commemorates her victory over Mahishasur, is back in Kolkata. On shoshti crowds descended on the streets of Kolkata for Pandal-hopping, a favourite puja activity. This year celebrations are back after two years of muted festivities due to the pandemic. Here's how Kolkata is celebrating this year especially after the UN intangible cultural heritage tag.