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In pictures: Saraswati Puja and Republic Day celebrations draw crowds

Kolkatans made the most of the double holiday

By My Kolkata Web Desk | Published 26.01.23, 05:21 PM

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Padma Bhushan recipient Rashid Khan performs bhajans at a Saraswati Puja function organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, in Bhowanipore

Arnab Dutta

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Pupils of a music school in Baguiati pray to the goddess of knowledge during a Saraswati Puja ceremony

Amit Datta

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Fruits and 'prasad' being prepared for distribution at a Saraswati Puja pandal in Ranikuthi on Thursday

Soumyajit Dey

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Being a public holiday on account of Republic Day, visitors poured into many public places including the Alipore Zoo on Thursday. Above, crowds throng the tiger enclosure

Suvendu Das

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Other popular city spots like the Victoria Memorial also saw large crowds, celebrating the day with smiles and selfies

Suvendu Das

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