As the festive air of Durga Puja begins to sweep across India, devotees seek divine blessings at sacred shrines of the Goddess. From the mystical hills of Assam to the holy banks of the Ganga in Kolkata, Durga temples embody power, devotion, and tradition. Visiting these temples before Puja is believed to invoke strength, purity, and prosperity for the days ahead.
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