Kolkata, October 15, 2024 – The West Bengal State Government organized the annual Durga Puja Carnival, featuring over 90 community Durga idols, stunning tableaux, and cultural performances. The event celebrated the autumnal worship of Goddess Durga, the region's biggest multi-day Hindu festival. However, the festivities took place amid ongoing protests by doctors, who continue a hunger strike over the recent RG Kar hospital rape and murder incident. Despite the somber backdrop, the carnival drew crowds, showcasing the city’s cultural richness while concerns for justice echoed in the background
Kolkata, October 15, 2024 – The West Bengal State Government organized the annual Durga Puja Carnival, featuring over 90 community Durga idols, stunning tableaux, and cultural performances. The event celebrated the autumnal worship of Goddess Durga, the region's biggest multi-day Hindu festival. However, the festivities took place amid ongoing protests by doctors, who continue a hunger strike over the recent RG Kar hospital rape and murder incident. Despite the somber backdrop, the carnival drew crowds, showcasing the city’s cultural richness while concerns for justice echoed in the background.
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