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Mahanavami brings a touch of melancholy to the final hours of Durga Puja 2026
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News18•20-10-2026, 07:59
Mahanavami brings a touch of melancholy to the final hours of Durga Puja 2026
- •Today is Mahanavami, and the final hours of Durga Puja 2026 carry a blend of joy and quiet sorrow across Kolkata.
- •The city's streets are filled with people enjoying last-minute pandal hopping and night-outs with family and friends.
- •Navami afternoons feature community bhog including khichuri, labra, and payesh, bringing people of all ages together.
- •Dhunuchi dance to the rhythmic beats of the dhak remains a major highlight and an inseparable part of the festivities.
- •As the night transitions into dawn, preparations for the farewell begin, marking the bittersweet end of the celebration.
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During Maha Navami afternoon, numerous puja pandals organize communal meals featuring traditional dishes like khichuri, labra, chutney, and payesh, allowing people of all ages to sit together and share the joy of the festival.
The dhunuchi dance is a prime attraction and an inseparable part of the Bengali festival where organizers and visitors alike dance with a dhunuchi to the rhythm of the dhak.
Devotees celebrate Maha Navami on October 20, 2026, marking the final full day of festivities before the celebration concludes with Bijoya Dashami on October 21.
