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Religion
Durga Puja Kicks Off in Pasighat with Green and Anti-Drug Themes
✍️ NE NOW
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 07:37 AM
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Durga Puja has begun in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, with a focus on environmental conservation and anti-drug awareness, according to NE NOW.
Durga Puja has commenced in Pasighat, the capital of East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. The festival, celebrated by the local Hindu community, opened with traditional rituals and prayers.
This year’s celebrations are themed around environmental stewardship and anti‑drug campaigns. Organizers highlighted the importance of protecting the region’s natural resources while discouraging substance abuse among the youth.
Community leaders and local officials participated in the opening ceremony, urging residents to adopt eco‑friendly practices and to support anti‑drug initiatives. The event is part of a broader effort to promote social welfare and ecological awareness in the state.
NE NOW reported that the Puja will continue over several days, featuring cultural performances and educational activities aligned with the chosen themes. Attendees are expected to engage in both religious observances and community outreach programs.
This year’s celebrations are themed around environmental stewardship and anti‑drug campaigns. Organizers highlighted the importance of protecting the region’s natural resources while discouraging substance abuse among the youth.
Community leaders and local officials participated in the opening ceremony, urging residents to adopt eco‑friendly practices and to support anti‑drug initiatives. The event is part of a broader effort to promote social welfare and ecological awareness in the state.
NE NOW reported that the Puja will continue over several days, featuring cultural performances and educational activities aligned with the chosen themes. Attendees are expected to engage in both religious observances and community outreach programs.