The Intersection of Durga Puja and Feminist Themes in Modern Paintings
Indian culture, especially West Bengal, has for quite some time prized the grand yearly celebration Durga Puja which celebrates the victory of the goddess Durga over the buffalo monster Mahishasura. The event, which is distinguished by colorful ceremonies, elaborate idols, and group gatherings, represents enduring feminine power and beyond simple religious devotion. To subvert conventional…