Durga Puja is the largest festival in West Bengal, honoring the goddess Durga.
Government aid rose to cover 58,000 festival organizers, encouraging wider involvement.
Pandal designs feature contemporary art, historical references, and cultural stories.
Local sweet specialties are showcased to reflect changing culinary tastes.
The state government increased financial assistance, supporting 58,000 organizers compared with 45,000 in the previous term.
Festival displays now explore art, heritage, social topics, and evolving food preferences, especially Bengali sweets.
The celebration aims to unite villages and cities across the region with fresh ideas and traditional joy.
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