Festival season kicks off in India, with colourful celebrations underway

Durga Puja celebrations are underway across India, with thousands gathering at temporary shrines to Hindu goddess Durga, who is seen as the mother of the universe and worshipped for her graciousness and fearsome power.

It is the biggest festival for India’s Bengali community and is marked by the installation of elaborately decorated images of the goddess, with feasts, music and dance to celebrate the victory of good over evil.

Devotees…