The Bengali community across Hyderabad and Secunderabad marked the culmination of Durga Puja with Sindoor Khela on Wednesday. Married women exchanged vermilion and sweets at prominent pandals, while community associations hosted gatherings featuring traditional rituals, dhak beats and Bijoya greetings.
West Bengal is planning large-scale cultural events, concerts and a 3,000-drone show as part of its proposed 2026 Durga Puja celebrations. The initiative aims to showcase Bengal’s cultural heritage globally, attract international tourists and promote Kolkata as a cultural tourism destination
