A HINDU PRIEST CONDUCTS THE TRADITIONAL WORSHIP OF A YOUNG GIRL DURING THE RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL OF DURGA PUJA IN CALCUTTA.


CALCUTTA,INDIA180CTO99-A Hindu priest conducts the traditional worship of young girl during the religious festival of Durga Puja in the eastern Indian city of Calcutta on October 18. A young girl plays the role of Kumari, young virgin girl personifying the Goddess Durga. Durga puja is the biggest festival of Bengali Hindus. In Hindu mythology, Durga symbolises power and the triumph of good over evil.