India, Oct. 1 -- As the air fills with fresh shiuli fragrance and the rhythmic beat of dhaak, Noida, like other cities, has also come alive with the jubilant spirit of Durga Puja. Committees across the city have transformed neighbourhoods with dazzling pandals that are vibrant canvases of culture, art, and tradition.

The Durga Puja celebrations this year are being held between September 27 and October 2.

Magnificent idols have unfurled across the pandals in the city with full glory. The Noida Kalibari in Sector 26 is celebrating their 43rd Durga Puja this year. Anupam Banerjee, vice president of the committee said their pandal is a replica of the Kedarnath temple this year. "This gives devotees, particularly those who haven't been able ...