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Puja festivity grips Assam

Durga puja festivity grips Assam as the premier north eastern state is celebrating the annual Hindu festival from Friday.
Dressed in traditional attire, devotees from early in the morning started offering pujas to the goddess of strength acorss the state.
Many Durga puja committees are holding huge cultural functions in the evening apart from drawing, dancing and music competitions among the children.
The authorities have asked the puja committees to install CCTV cameras at the pendal to ensure better safety and security during the festival.
The goddess of strength along with her children would be immersed in the river and waterbodies Tuesday.

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