Dallas-Fort Worth Bengalis gear up for 43rd Durga Puja celebrations

Debojyoti Chakraborty Kolkata, Oct 16 (UNI) With autumn bringing swaying kash flowers and the fragrance of shiuli, the Bengali diaspora in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area is celebrating the 43rd edition of its Durga Puja festivities. The main festivities, scheduled from October 16 to 18, are bringing together families from across the region for religious ceremonies, cultural performances, reunions and traditional Bengali food. Even in the heart of Texas, local pavilions are coming alive with the beats of the dhak, festive attire and the spirit of Bengal. Dallas, a city in Texas, is the ninth most populous metropolitan area…