<ul><li>Durga Puja is celebrated with devotion and pomp by Bengali communities across the country and overseas, with the most spectacular celebrations held in Kolkata.</li><li>Neighbourhoods across the city hold community celebrations at pandals with idols of Durga, Ganesha, Kartikeya, Lakshmi and Saraswati.</li><li>The neighbourhood activities include community prayers and cultural programmes that encourage creativity and bonding. Large art installations by craftsmen and artisans funded by corporates and community support are also showcased.</li><li>The art installations convey messages about environmental sustainability, preservation of local traditions, social change, and political reform, stimulating audiences to think about crucial issues.</li></ul>

Divine design: Community and creativity on spectacular display at Kolkata’s Durga Puja celebrations

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