Durga Puja Begins with Mahashashthi Rituals and Pandal‑Hopping in Bengal
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The festival starts on Mahashashthi with Kalaparamba and Bodhan rituals, followed by pandal‑hopping across Bengal.
- The Mahashashthi day marks the beginning of Durga Puja celebrations.
- Kalaparamba ritual is performed at the start of the festival.
- Bodhan ritual invokes Goddess Durga for her battle against Mahishasura.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 33% left, 34% center, 33% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: Emphasis on traditional rituals and the cultural significance of the festival’s start. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Bengal's Durga Puja starts with Mahashashthi; pandal-hopping begins
Kolkata restaurants ride Durga Puja rush, stay open well past midnight
Right-leaning: Focus on the mythic battle narrative and the unusual timing of the Bodhan ritual. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Durga Puja Fever Grips Bengal as Mahashashthi Kicks Off Pandal-Hopping
Timeline
First to report: The Federal (); 3 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Federal
- Center (1): The Hindu BusinessLine
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Bengal's Durga Puja starts with Mahashashthi; pandal-hopping begins — The Federal (left-leaning) ·
- Durga Puja Fever Grips Bengal as Mahashashthi Kicks Off Pandal-Hopping — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- Kolkata restaurants ride Durga Puja rush, stay open well past midnight — The Hindu BusinessLine (center) ·