Hindus celebrated Durga Puja, Navrati & Dussehra for the FIRST TIME EVER at New York Times Square on 5th and 6th October 2024. Durga Puja is now a UNESCO recognized Intangible Cultural Word Heritage of Humanity.

Durga Puja is a festival dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga – daughter, mother, warrior and defeater of demons

Durga Puja was celebrated for the first time at New York’s Times Square, organized by The Bengali Club, USA, on October 5th and 6th. This two-day event featured traditional ceremonies like Nabami and Dashami Puja,

Durga Puja was celebrated for the first time at Times Square, New York, attracting scores of Indian-Americans and showcasing Bengali culture.

From the idol of Goddess Durga to the Dhunuchi dance, Times Square in New York City saw Indians celebrating Durga Puja.