Editorial photo #11607869 Religion and Belief
Durga Puja Festival In India, Kolkata, West Bengal
Devotees perform rituals to the idol of the Hindu goddess Durga inside their house, the Hindu goddess of power, ahead of the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India, on September 25, 2024. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on October 9 and ends on October 13, is one of the most popular festivals for Hindus. In Hindu mythology, the Hindu goddess Durga symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)