Devotees Offer Early Morning Anjali at Durga Puja Pandals Across Bengal on Mahashtami
On Mahashtami, devotees across Kolkata and West Bengal gathered early at Durga Puja pandals to offer anjali, following prescribed ritual timings. The celebrations included community and household events, with special rituals at Belur Math and Kamarpukur. However, the mood was somber at the Chorbagan mandap in north Kolkata due to a recent stampede that caused 19 deaths, leading some residents to skip traditional offerings. Kumari Puja and historic ceremonies like the Boro Devi puja in Cooch Behar were also observed.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 34/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 19 Oct, 04:45 am. Other outlets followed.