Watch: Muslim girl worshipped as Goddess Durga on Eid in Kolkata
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch: Muslim girl worshipped as Goddess Durga on Eid in Kolkata

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Sporting a traditional Banarasi saree, a tiara of flowers, jewellery, and her hands and palms painted with 'alta', Rimisha, a Muslim girl, was the centre of all attention. It was organised by a Durga puja committee of Kolkata as part of Khuti Puja -- which was held on Thursday to coincide with Eid-al Adha. Khuti Puja marks the beginning of Durga Puja celebrations and is done before the construction work of a pandal starts. Kumari Puja honours small girls who represent Goddess Durga's avatars. The Khuti Puja was held at Kaashishwar Shiv Temple near Sinthi Circus Maidan and organised by Baranagar Friends Association, which has been associated with Durga Puja, which is in its 75th year.

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