Celebrated across West Bengal, a region in eastern India.
Artists design and decorate temporary structures called pandals.
Craftspeople sculpt clay statues of the goddess and her family.
Traditional drums called dhak provide rhythmic music.
The event lasts several days, ending with a ceremony that returns the statues to water.
The government works with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to make the festival accessible for people with disabilities.
The festival includes drum beats, songs, dances, and lots of shared food.
It tells the story of a brave goddess who defeated a monster, showing good beating bad.
Officials are adding ramps and easy signs so everyone, including older people, can enjoy.
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