Posted On: October 28th 2026, 10:52 am
A friendship that began in Varanasi brought me into a family celebration in Bengal.
Sayan invited me to experience Durga Puja with his family. First came the immersion of their family’s figure in a pond. Later, I joined the community as they carried their larger figure roughly six kilometres to the river.
Two farewells, one unforgettable invitation.
Has someone you met while travelling ever invited you into their traditions?
🎬 Follow the journey in my Kolkata documentary on YouTube: THOORS WORLD ·
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