Kolkata, Oct. 19 -- Devotees gathered at Kendua Shanti Sangha to offer prayers on Mahashtami, one of the most significant days of Durga Puja, as the community celebrates the festival with its 53rd edition of the annual festivities.

Kendua Shanti Sangha Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samiti has chosen the theme 'Aishwaryi' for this year's Durga Puja. Along with the rituals and prayers, the pandal draws attention to the issue of women's safety and the challenges faced by women in society.

Devotees began arriving at Kendua Shanti Sangha early in the morning on Mahashtami to offer prayers and pushpanjali to Goddess Durga. The pandal witnessed devotees gathering to seek the goddess's blessings as the community marked the auspicious occasion with tradi...