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Puja curtains go up with Khuti Puja at Hazra Park Durgotsab

Kolkata, June 14 (UNI) Hazra Park Durgotsab heralded the autumnal ritual with the Khuti Puja on Saturday to mark the start of Durga puja proceedings this year at Jatin Das Park (Hazra crossing).
Celebrated for its trailblazing pandal themes and impactful social initiatives, Hazra Park Durgotsab remains a key highlight on the city’s Durga Puja calendar.
This year marks the 83rd edition of the Puja, continuing its legacy of innovation and inclusivity. The occasion was glittered by the presence of various eminent personalities like: Firhad Bobby Hakim, Mayor of Kolkata; Sovandeb Chattopadhyay, Minister of Agriculture, Govt of WB; Debasish Kumar, MLA; Darshana Banik, Actress; Kartik Banerjee, Social Activist; Sayan Deb Chatterjee, Joint Secretary of Hazra Park Durgotsab Committee & many other eminent personalities.
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