Maha Ashtami, one of the most significant days of Durga Puja, is being celebrated across West Bengal with immense devotion on Tuesday. Devotees thronged temples and puja pandals in Murshidabad, Kolaghat, East Midnapore, and Kolkata, participating in rituals and offering prayers to Goddess Durga. In Murshidabad, the women-led Arunachal Durga Puja Committee organised the Ashtami celebrations, attracting large crowds of devotees. In Kolaghat, the fifth edition of Pulashita village’s Durga Puja gained attention for its unique rural-themed pavilion decorations, crafted entirely by villagers. Hundreds of worshippers attended the rituals from early morning, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere filled with chants and devotional songs. East Midnapore witnessed steady participation at multiple puja pandals, including the Kanthi Nandanik Durgotsav Committee, which saw large gatherings. State Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari is scheduled to visit this pandal to pay his respects.