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Celebrate Basanti Durga pujo at Khadki Kali Bari

Kali Bari

temple located in

Khadki

is hosting their 11th edition of the Basanti

Durga

pujo. The five day celebration is as big that the winter Durga puja which is prominent celebration for Bengalis and their community
“This is the only

Basanti

Durga pujo that happens in Pune, and we make sure that it is as lively an experience as the winter Durga pujo. Thus, this year the main attraction is the pandal where the Taman Ayun Temple of Bali has been recreated,” says Anup Dutta, secretary of the Pune Kali Bari committee.
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Anup Dutta adds, “The pandal has been decorated in an eco-friendly way, with wood and satin cloth.”
And for those who can’t be a part of the morning rituals, they also have evening programmes. Nilesh Salukhe, from the band Nyasa, who will be performing on Navami, says, “Being a part of the only Basanti Durga pujocelebration in the city feels special. We look forward to performing our original singles Tulasi and Morey Piya. ”

Picture credit: Prabir Shil



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