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Nostalgia and Tradition Blend at Munich Durga Puja
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News18•19-10-2026, 17:50
Nostalgia and Tradition Blend at Munich Durga Puja
- •Durga Puja has been grandly celebrated in Munich, Germany since 2014, organized by the Amar Sampriti association.
- •Now in its 8th year, the puja strictly follows traditional lunar tithis for all rituals from Shashti to Dashami.
- •The core mantra this year focuses on warmth rather than pomp, bringing people together from all walks of life.
- •A brand new idol brought from Kumartuli and novel interior decorations add special charm to the celebrations.
- •The popular Kolkata Bengali band Lakkhichhara will perform on Navami night, giving expatriates a taste of home.
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A grand celebration of Durga Puja has been taking place in Munich, Germany, since 2014, organized by the organization "Amar Sampriti" and reaching its 8th year.
The puja in Munich is organized by "Amar Sampriti," and their core mantra for the celebration is "Puja with warmth, not pomp," focusing on binding people from all walks of life together.
To offer a taste of Kolkata's nostalgia to expatriate Bengalis in Germany, the popular Kolkata Bengali band "Lakkhichhara" will rock the stage on the night of Navami.
