Puducherry, October 13, 2013: Pandal in PuducherryFor the nearly 100 Bengali families in Puducherry, Durga Puja is not only the time to bond as a community but also a chance to invite other Puducherrians to partake in their cultural festivities. This year’s five-day celebration includes religious rituals, traditional dances, multilingual entertainment and contests. The immersion of the idol of Durga on Monday, which would be taken out in procession by men and women, brings the curtains down on the revelry

Source: The Hindu, October 13, 2013