The Power of Durga

Devotees of Goddess Durga performing pooja at Aaram Bagh Durga Pooja Pandal in the Capital on Monday
At CR Park on Maha Asthmi
CR park puja pandal

PICTURE OF DEVOTION: Artist Tapan Saha from Kolkata giving final touches to an idol of Goddess Durga in Delhi .

Preparations for Durga Puja across the Capital are coming to an end. Hundreds of artisans from West Bengal who have been camping at Chittranjan Park in South Delhi for the past three months are now giving finishing touches to idols of various goddesses for the festivities that has started from September 28. While the smaller idols are being brought by various Puja samitis from West Bengal, the larger ones are being made here in Delhi itself -- albeit with mud brought from the eastern State. Even the clothes that would adorn the deities and the decoration and jewellery they would wear are being specially brought from West Bengal.