The incident of vandalism led to an outcry among devotees and locals, who staged a protest, blocking the main road in Nampally.Begum Bazar police said they are investigating the case.
The administration said that police force was deployed in the area where tensions flared up after some people attempted to install Goddess Durga idol near a disputed land.
Navratri is the festival of Goddess Durga which symbolises divine femininity with dancing, fasting, and feasting. It's celebrated for nine days all across India. Besides offering prayers to Goddess Durga, many devotees also perform Garba & enjoy with friends and family.
The puja committees and the Cuttack city peace committee on Saturday decided to approach the chief minister and seek his personal intervention on the height of Duga idols.
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The pandals are based on the themes of geopolitical tensions in the state. For example, consider Dasain celebrations in Siliguri.
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