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Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India

Artisans decorate a temporary pandal under construction in Kolkata, India, on September 17, 2025, ahead of the Durga Puja festival. The annual Durga Puja festival, which starts on September 28 and ends on October 2, 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)

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Photo ID: #12765273
Date taken: 17 September 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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