Kolkata, Mumbai, Jamshedpur welcome devotees as Durga Puja pandals open

Various cities, including Kolkata, Mumbai and Jamshedpur, have welcomed devotees as Durga Puja pandals open to the public, traditionally on Maha Saptami. The streets have transformed into vibrant hubs of art, light and spirituality. The festival honours the Hindu goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura, symbolising the triumph of good over evil.