Durga Puja 2026: Massive Maha Saptami Crowds Despite Morning Rain

Durga Puja 2026 kicked off in full swing on Maha Saptami as thousands of umbrella-clad devotees and pandal hoppers flooded the city streets despite overcast skies and early morning showers. The festive spirit proved completely unstoppable, with massive crowds gathering outside major puja pandals from the early hours of the morning. Families and young revellers patiently queued up to catch their first glimpse of magnificently crafted Goddess Durga idols, taking in the grand artistry, mesmerising theme decorations, and the rhythmic beats of traditional dhak drums that set the festive atmosphere alive. The scenes of joyful devotion and colourful umbrellas dotting the streets made for a truly iconic start to one of Bengal's grandest celebrations. #DurgaPuja2026 #MahaSaptami #PandalHopping #BengalFestivals #Sharodotsav #Lykstage #LykstageVideo #LykstageCreator #LykstageCommunity