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Large idols of Goddess Durga immersed in Ganges at end of Indian festival

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Women smear vermillion and dance on the streets as large idols of Goddess Durga are taken on a street procession before immersing them into the Ganges river in India's Kolkata. Durga Puja is a 10-day festival celebrating Goddess Durga with large-size installations and idols of goddess Durga which draws to a close with the immersion of the idols.

Added on the 06/10/2022 05:54:02 - Copyright : AFP EN

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