Tahirpur: The fabled birthplace of Durga Puja in Bengal
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Durga Puja, the commemoration marking the Goddess Durga coming home to her faithful children, is one of the most celebrated festivals for Bangalee Hindus. But few seem to know that the iconic celebration originated, according to folktales, in Bangladesh's Rajshahi district.
Although a Hindu religious festival, the 10-day long celebration in Bengal (Bangladesh and West Bengal) seems to transcend religious boundaries and is seen as a cultural icon of the region.
The article was originally published on TBS on 30 September 2022: https://www.tbsnews.net/features/explorer/tahirpur-fabled-birthplace-durga-puja-bengal-505854
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