Maa Durga’s Pain, VIP Passes for Doctors & Models of Spine: Bengal’s Durga Puja Pandals Seek Justice Through Art

This year’s Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal are focused on seeking justice for the 31-year-old trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital. Pandals across the state are showcasing themes of protest and solidarity with the victim. Some pandals have refused government aid and are displaying sculptures and models to raise awareness about the need to stand against such crimes. In Kolkata, a pandal shows Maa Durga covering her eyes in sorrow. Students have organized rallies and lit diyas in honor of the victim. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is inaugurating Durga Puja pandals, both in person and virtually.