Kolkata, Oct 5 (IANS) Kolkata on Sunday witnessed a spectacular Durga Puja carnival as about 113 award-winning Puja committees displayed their idols, artistry and creativity at Red Road in the city.

The Durga Puja carnival marked the end of the Durga Puja festivities in West Bengal.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the carnival, which was attended by members of the Bengali Film and Television industry, government officials, state ministers and other dignitaries.

The carnival was held on the Red Road stretch between Fort William and Akashvani Bhavan. The event showcased Durga idols, choreographed dance performances which portrayed the rich culture and tradition of West Bengal before the immersion of the idols at Babughat.

Joining the celebrations, Banerjee also played the ‘dha

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