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Fact or folklore? The real stories behind these bonedi bari myths about Durga Puja

Reported by Indulgexpress 16 Oct 2026, 10:27 am IST 1 min read

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We followed a popular Bengali belief around Durga Puja and set out to separate facts from the folklore

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Section: Entertainment
Places: West Bengal
First reported by: Indulgexpress
Reporter: subhadrika sen
Published: Friday, 16 October 2026, 10:27 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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