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Wilder than Mardi Gras, Headier than Oktoberfest, More spiritual than Rio carnaval - it's Pujo, the 5-day festival celebrated for centuries by Bengalis everywhere, to venerate the Goddess Durga, born to vanquish evil, by wielding shakti or divine power. During this time, Kolkata, City of Joy and 10 million people, is transformed into a big fairground.
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