Durgapuja
‘Theme Puja’: The Worship of Goddess Durga and the Revival of Tradition under Modernization: A Cultural Anthropological Study in South Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal
By: SATARUPA SARKAR, ABHIJIT DAS – Durga Puja holds profound emotional and cultural significance for the Bengali community in West Bengal, transcending mere festivities to embody deep-rooted beliefs and traditions. The idol of Goddess Durga, depicted with ten arms, each symbolizing distinct virtues and attributes, serves as a focal point for various interpretations. An anthropological…