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Watch: Bengali community organises Durga Puja at Times Square in New York City

The festival was celebrated with full fanfare for two days.

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Oct 08, 2024 · 12:47 pm
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History has been Scripted !!!

For the 1st time, Durga pujo was organized at the centre of Times Square, New York City, United States.

Kudos to all the Bengalis living in New York who have made this possible!!! pic.twitter.com/n6iu4FGNp8

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