Bengal's Biggest Festival Durga Puja

On October 21, 2020, in Bengal's biggest festival begins, the Calcutta High Court today eased its order that declared Durga Puja pandals "no-entry zones" for visitors amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. The court today allowed entry of up to 45 organizers at a time; traditional drummers - popularly known as Dhakis - will be allowed to perform just outside the no-entry zone. However, for visitors, the pandals are still out of bounds. Last-minute preparations are being made to take the deities to the Puja pandal.