Durga Puja in Bengal with trans-boundary trysts and twists

Kolkata: From goddess Durga draped in traditional Nepali attire for the grand celebration of Dashain, to the resplendent White Temple of Thailand to glimpses of London and the US -- Durga Puja in West Bengal is not only a showcase of the state's artistic heritage but has also evolved into a platform of its cross-cultural and trans-boundary influences.

In slides ahead: Check out the pictures of the idols of Goddess being made...