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  • Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
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    Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
    A woman looks into a mirror to see if she can see a reflection of an idol of the Goddess Durga during the Durga Puja festival at a pandal (temporary temple) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Hundreds of Bengalis, who have migrated to Canada from Kolkata, India, attend the celebration. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
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    Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
    A Bengali Hindu woman offers prayers during the Durga Puja festival at a pandal in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Hundreds of Bengalis who have migrated to Canada from Kolkata, India, attend the celebration. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
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    Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
    Bengali Hindus offer prayers during the Durga Puja festival at a pandal (temporary temple) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Hundreds of Bengalis who have migrated to Canada from Kolkata, India, attend the celebration. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
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    Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
    Bengali Hindus celebrate the Durga Puja festival at a pandal (temporary temple) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Hundreds of Bengalis who have migrated to Canada from Kolkata, India, attend the celebration. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
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    Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
    Bengali Hindus celebrate the Durga Puja festival at a pandal (temporary temple) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Hundreds of Bengalis who have migrated to Canada from Kolkata, India, attend the celebration. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
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    Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
    Bengali Hindus offer prayers during the Durga Puja festival at a pandal (temporary temple) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Hundreds of Bengalis who have migrated to Canada from Kolkata, India, attend the celebration. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
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    Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
    A Bengali Hindu priest performs special prayers during the Durga Puja festival at a pandal (temporary temple) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Hundreds of Bengalis who have migrated to Canada from Kolkata, India, attend the celebration. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
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    Durga Puja Is Celebrated In Canada
    Bengali Hindus celebrate the Durga Puja festival at a pandal (temporary temple) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Hundreds of Bengalis who have migrated to Canada from Kolkata, India, attend the celebration. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • India Festival
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    India Festival
    People visit a street-side temporary puja pandal with a 26-foot high idol of the Hindu Goddess Kali during the Kali Puja Festival in Kolkata, India, on October 20, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Festival
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    India Festival
    People visit a street-side temporary puja pandal with a 26-foot high idol of the Hindu Goddess Kali during the Kali Puja Festival in Kolkata, India, on October 20, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Festival
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    India Festival
    People visit a street-side temporary puja pandal with a 26-foot high idol of the Hindu Goddess Kali during the Kali Puja Festival in Kolkata, India, on October 20, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Festival
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    India Festival
    People visit a street-side temporary puja pandal with a 26-foot high idol of the Hindu Goddess Kali during the Kali Puja Festival in Kolkata, India, on October 20, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Festival
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    India Festival
    People visit a street-side temporary puja pandal with a 26-foot high idol of the Hindu Goddess Kali during the Kali Puja Festival in Kolkata, India, on October 20, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Festival
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    India Festival
    People visit a street-side temporary puja pandal with a 26-foot high idol of the Hindu Goddess Kali during the Kali Puja Festival in Kolkata, India, on October 20, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Festival
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    India Festival
    People visit a street-side temporary puja pandal with a 26-foot high idol of the Hindu Goddess Kali during the Kali Puja Festival in Kolkata, India, on October 20, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • India Festival
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    India Festival
    People visit a street-side temporary puja pandal with a 26-foot high idol of the Hindu Goddess Kali during the Kali Puja Festival in Kolkata, India, on October 20, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • Diwali 2025
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    Diwali 2025
    An idol of the Hindu goddess Kali is present ahead of the 'Diwali' festival in Kolkata, India, on October 14, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • Diwali 2025
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    Diwali 2025
    An idol of the Hindu goddess Kali is present ahead of the 'Diwali' festival in Kolkata, India, on October 14, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Festival
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    Durga Puja Festival
    A Bengali Hindu priest performs special prayers during the Durga Puja festival at a pandal (temporary temple) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Hundreds of Bengalis who have migrated to Canada from Kolkata, India, attend the celebration. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Festival
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    Durga Puja Festival
    An idol of Goddess Durga is decorated during the Durga Puja festival at a pandal (temporary temple) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Hundreds of Bengalis who have migrated to Canada from Kolkata, India, attend the celebration. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Festival
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    Durga Puja Festival
    Offerings for the Goddess Durga are seen during the Durga Puja festival at a pandal (temporary temple) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Hundreds of Bengalis who have migrated to Canada from Kolkata, India, attend the celebration. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Bazaar
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    Durga Puja Bazaar
    Silver rings are displayed at the Durga Puja Bazaar during the Durga Puja festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Bazaar
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    Durga Puja Bazaar
    Traditional necklaces adorned with cowry shells are displayed at the Durga Puja Bazaar during the Durga Puja festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Bazaar
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    Durga Puja Bazaar
    Jewelry is displayed at the Durga Puja Bazaar during the Durga Puja festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Bazaar
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    Durga Puja Bazaar
    A handcrafted necklace with a figure of the Goddess Durga is displayed at the Durga Puja Bazaar during the Durga Puja festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Bazaar
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    Durga Puja Bazaar
    A handcrafted necklace with a figure of the Goddess Durga is displayed at the Durga Puja Bazaar during the Durga Puja festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Bazaar
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    Durga Puja Bazaar
    Bangles are displayed at the Durga Puja Bazaar during the Durga Puja festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Bazaar
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    Durga Puja Bazaar
    A handcrafted necklace with the theme of the Goddess Durga is displayed at the Durga Puja Bazaar during the Durga Puja festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Bazaar
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    Durga Puja Bazaar
    A handcrafted necklace with a figure of the Goddess Durga is displayed at the Durga Puja Bazaar during the Durga Puja festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Durga Puja Bazaar
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    Durga Puja Bazaar
    A woman sells sarees during the Durga Puja Bazaar at the Durga Puja festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on September 28, 2025. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves the worship of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Kolkata Style Chicken Biryani
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    Kolkata Style Chicken Biryani
    Kolkata style chicken biryani is available in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on October 12, 2025. Biryani is a mixed rice dish originating in South Asia, traditionally made with rice, meat (chicken, goat, lamb, beef) or seafood (prawns or fish), and spices. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Immersion Of Goddess Durga In India
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    Immersion Of Goddess Durga In India
    October 2, 2025, New Delhi, India: Devotees immerse an idol of the Hindu goddess Durga in the Yamuna River on Vijaya Dashami, also known as Dussehra, in New Delhi. The ritual marks the end of the Navratri festival, symbolizing the goddess’s return to her celestial abode after triumphing over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, a victory of good over evil. (Credit Image: © Indraneel Sen/Pacific Press via ZUMA Press Wire (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women doing different rituals during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women apply sindoor (Vermilion) on each other's faces during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women apply sindoor (Vermilion) on each other's faces during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women apply sindoor (Vermilion) on each other's faces during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women apply sindoor (Vermilion) on each other's faces during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women doing different rituals during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women apply sindoor (Vermilion) on each other's faces during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women apply sindoor (Vermilion) on each other's faces during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women doing different rituals during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women apply sindoor (Vermilion) on each other's faces during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women apply sindoor (Vermilion) on each other's faces during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women apply sindoor (Vermilion) on each other's faces during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women doing different rituals during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women apply sindoor (Vermilion) on each other's faces during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women apply sindoor (Vermilion) on each other's faces during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women apply sindoor (Vermilion) on each other's faces during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women apply sindoor (Vermilion) on each other's faces during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
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    Bengali women play with Vermilion on last day of Durga Puja
    October 2, 2025: Agartala, Tripura, India: Women doing different rituals during Sindoor khela on the final day called "Bijoya Dashami " during Durga Puja festival at Agartala. The 9-day Shardiya Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo festivity which is a 5-day long affair filled with devotion, rituals, bhog prasad and greeting people in pandals. For North India, Navratri festivity culminates with Dussehra and for Bengalis across the nation, Bijoya Dashami or Vijayadashami marks the closure of Pujo. Navratri and Durga Puja celebrate the victory of good over evil. Only married Bengali women play 'sindoor khel' with vermilion on Shubho Bijoya. Sindoor means red vermilion and Khela refers to play. After the Visarjan Puja is conducted, the practice known as Devi Baran begins where married women, dressed in white saree with red border perform goddess Durga's aarti and then apply sindoor over Maa's forehead and fee. Then, the women smear sindoor on each other's forehead and that's called Sindoor Khela. They apply the sindoor on each other's Shankha, Pala, Noa, Conc Shell, Coral and Iron bangles worn by the ladies. After playing with the sindoor and smearing each other's faces with it, sweets are distributed as prasad. It is believed that if a woman performs the Sindoor Khela ritual properly then she will never be a widow. Sindoor Khela celebrates the power of Durga—a form of Shakti in her married avatar. Just before she prepares to go back to the heavenly abode with her children—Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya—Sindoor Khela hails the spirit of womanhood where women pray for the longevity of their husband and family. (Abhisek Saha/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

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