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.

The two-day event, organised by The Bengali Club USA, commenced with the traditional Nabami Puja and Durga Stotras, marking the ninth day of the puja. These ceremonies were followed by the Nabami Puja Anjali to the revered Goddess, transitioning to the Dashami Puja where devotees bid farewell to the Goddess.

In a historic first, the iconic Times Square in New York City became the stage for Durga Puja, a festival deeply rooted in Bengali culture. The celebration, organized by the Bengali Club USA, attracted not only Bengali Americans but also people from diverse communities.

Durga Puja made its grand debut at the iconic Times Square in New York as scores of Indian-Americans joined the celebration.

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

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

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 even