Festivals have always been a cornerstone of the country’s culture. It’s not only about the rituals and traditions that promote a sense of community but also about the various customs and the spirit of Durga Puja that buzzes in the air.
The sudden onrush of floodwater flowing into the country through the Teesta at a measured dangerous level soon after the equally sudden disruption of peace and vandalism of temples and altars in different parts of the country reminded me of the 1974 movie