Durga Puja guidelines 2026: Suvendu Adhikari announces liquor ban, no DJs and more; check full list

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced significant changes to upcoming Durga Puja celebrations. Liquor sales will be banned on Maha Ashtami, and DJ music is now prohibited throughout the festival. Puja committees must ensure themes respect religious sentiments and Sanatan traditions. Roadshows will replace the immersion carnival, and national highways cannot be blocked for pujas. Cultural programs and special arrangements for visitors will be organized across six major cities.

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