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Durga Puja
Durga Puja is a major Indian festival especially prominent in West Bengal, bringing together worship, artistic installations, public participation and cultural performance.
Key points
- Especially prominent in West Bengal
- Combines devotion with public art and community organisation
- Celebrated through elaborate pandals and cultural programmes
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India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
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- [1] Indian Culture Portal — Indian Culture Portal, Ministry of Culture, Government of India Government Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026