Editorial photo #2236099 Human Interest

Bengali Hindus celebrate Durga Puja

Bengali Hindu woman offering prayers during the Durga Puja festival at a pandal (temporary temple) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Hundreds of Bengalis (who have now migrated to Canada from Kolkata, India) attended the celebration. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #2236099
Date taken: 30 September 2017
Location: —
Photographer: Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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