Durga Puja 2024: Kolkata's Hazra Park Durgotsab Celebrates The Festival With The Theme “SUDDHI”; Pictures Inside

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Iconic Pandal

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82nd Durga Puja

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What's The Theme?

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About The Theme

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Pandal's History

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[{"selector":"#anim-bb30abee-8623-462f-b089-c6c8dbe9bb24","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":20,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] It is more than just Durga Puja celebrations. Hazra Park Durgotsab is a crucial embodiment of highlighting the significance of equality and social justice. Image Courtesy: Press release

[{"selector":"#anim-0bdcab91-9593-4172-98bf-b7151915a85d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":20,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Courtesy: Canva Are you planning to visit the renowned Hazra Park Durga Puja pandal?