In 2017, #DurgaPuja coincided with Muharram. One particular park in Calcutta was divided into two parts, one side used for Durga Puja and the other for Muharram at the same time. Such is the social fabric of Bengal.
Read the linked article.
+ https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-kolkata-s-durga-puja-brings-hindus-muslims-together-2675795">https://www.dnaindia.com/india/rep...
Read the linked article.
+ https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-kolkata-s-durga-puja-brings-hindus-muslims-together-2675795">https://www.dnaindia.com/india/rep...
#DurgaPuja in Bengal has always been beyond religion.
The festival is celebrated with the same fervour in Muslim dominated area as in Hindu ones.
The article is specifically relevant in these times when an ad, celebrating unity, is vilified.
+ https://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/durga-puja-kolkata-hindu-muslim-west-bengal_in_5f8d2752c5b67da85d1f9ca3">https://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/dur...
The festival is celebrated with the same fervour in Muslim dominated area as in Hindu ones.
The article is specifically relevant in these times when an ad, celebrating unity, is vilified.
+ https://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/durga-puja-kolkata-hindu-muslim-west-bengal_in_5f8d2752c5b67da85d1f9ca3">https://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/dur...
Let& #39;s use #DurgaPuja2020 to send a clear message to the forces of hatred & division, that Bengal is unique & united and will remain so. Our foundations are strong enough to resist any challenge from the saffron brigade.