Kolkata, Oct. 7 -- As the silvery glow of the full moon bathed the city, Kolkata's lanes and homes were transformed into sanctuaries of light, devotion and celebration.
On Monday, homes glimmered with flickering lamps and the faint fragrance of incense mingled with the aroma of fresh sweets as families prepared for Kojagori Lakshmi Puja, the festival honouring the goddess of wealth. This special night, following the grand spectacle of Durga Puja, is a time when households stay awake, believing that the goddess of wealth herself walks among them, blessing those who welcome her with vigilance and devotion. The term 'Kojagori' literally translates to "the night of awakening," derived from the Bengali phrase 'ke jege ache' translates to 'who i...