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West Bengal BJP launches grand Durga Puja season with Eden Gardens event
West Bengal's new BJP-led administration has inaugurated the state's Durga Puja season with a large-scale celebration at the iconic Eden Gardens venue. The government has announced plans for over 12,400 community Durga Pujas across the state this year.
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The West Bengal government marked the beginning of the annual Durga Puja festival with a ceremonial event at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, signalling the state administration's commitment to the region's most important cultural celebration. Chief Minister said the observance would emphasize adherence to traditional religious customs and practices associated with the festival.
According to state authorities, the government is facilitating the organization of 12,400 community-based Durga Puja celebrations across West Bengal during the festival season. The initiative aims to ensure widespread participation and observance of the festival across urban and rural areas of the state.
The festival, observed by millions of Hindus across India and South Asia, holds particular cultural significance in West Bengal, where elaborate pandals and processions characterize the celebrations. The state government's emphasis on religious tradition reflects its policy direction regarding cultural and religious observances.
The Eden Gardens event serves as a symbolic launch for the broader celebration season, with community organizers and pandal committees expected to commence preparations for their respective celebrations in the coming weeks. The annual festival typically draws participation from diverse communities and attracts visitors from across the region.