Siliguri, West Bengal, India--On September 28, a girl carries the head of the goddess Durga after its immersion in the river Mahananda during the Vijaya Dashami festival, the final day of Durga Puja. Durga, who is honored as "one who can redeem in situations of utmost [RETURN TO ARTICLE]
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