Editorial photo #12765283 Religion and Belief

Durga Puja Pandal Preparation In Kolkata, India

A Hindu priest offers prayers in front of a Goddess Durga idol in 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: #12765283
Date taken: 17 September 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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Hindu priest Goddess Durga idol temporary pandal construction Kolkata India September 17 2025 Durga Puja festival annual festival September 28 October 2 popular festival Hindus Hindu mythology power triumph good over evil celebration worship rituals cultural event religious festival divine spiritual tradition festivities deity sacred community gathering prayer devotion ceremonial Rupak De Chowdhuri NurPhoto.