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Religion
Women's empowerment takes centre stage at Dharmanagar's 45th Sarbojanin Durga Puja
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 03:46 PM
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The Sarbojanin Durga Puja on Jail Road in Dharmanagar marked its 45th year, centring its celebrations around a women’s empowerment theme.
The Sarbojanin Durga Puja held on Jail Road in Dharmanagar celebrated its 45th anniversary this year. Organisers chose a women’s empowerment theme, positioning it at the heart of the festivities.
The theme was reflected in the pandal decorations, cultural programmes and speeches that highlighted the role of women in society and encouraged greater participation in religious and community activities.
Local residents and devotees praised the focus on gender equality, noting that the celebration not only honoured the deity but also underscored the community’s commitment to progressive values as the festival entered its fifth decade.
The theme was reflected in the pandal decorations, cultural programmes and speeches that highlighted the role of women in society and encouraged greater participation in religious and community activities.
Local residents and devotees praised the focus on gender equality, noting that the celebration not only honoured the deity but also underscored the community’s commitment to progressive values as the festival entered its fifth decade.