North 24 Pargana, Sept. 27 -- Durga Puja festivities have begun with much grandeur across West Bengal. Several thematic pandals have caught the crowd's attention, as the organisers aim to share strong messages through their creations.

In Kamarhati of North 24 Parganas, the Agarpara Tarapukur Adi Sarvajanin Durgotsav Committee, in its 86th year, has chosen the theme "Kumbh" for its Durga Puja celebration. This theme is significant, as Kumbh is a major Hindu pilgrimage and festival celebrated in Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, and Ujjain.

With the theme focused on the Maha Kumbh, the pandal features an idol of Goddess Durga in a meditative state, depicted as a Yogini, made from silicon.

Speaking about the theme, Arpan Ghosh, Secretary, shar...