Durga Puja: Kolkata’s New Town Community Pujo Will Have All-Women Priests and Dhakis Teams

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Sarbojanin Durga Puja in New Town will feature all-female teams of priests and dhakis (drummers). It is the first community Durga Puja in the satellite township, which is located on the outskirts of Kolkata to the northeast. 12 female drummers and 4 female priests The priests, dhakis, and performers for the puja, which will emphasize…