Khadimpur Village in West Bengal Begins Week-Long Durga Puja on Dashami Night
In Khadimpur village, North Dinajpur, West Bengal, a unique Durga Puja begins on Vijaya Dashami night, continuing for a week. The village worships Goddess Balai Chandi, a four-armed, weaponless form of Durga, without the traditional demon Mahishasura or buffalo. The goddess is accompanied by her children Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik, and Ganesh. This centuries-old tradition attracts devotees from nearby districts and Bihar, celebrated at a small temple beneath an ancient tree with cultural events and fairs.
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thetelegraph broke this story on 24 Oct, 04:36 am. Other outlets followed.