Coming together for Durga Puja

Key points

• The Association of Bengalis in Geelong will host the Hindu festival Durga Puja at Lara Hall on Saturday 17 October. The day will feature traditional rituals, music, dance and food, and is open to everyone across the Greater Geelong community.
• The festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the worship of Maa Durga, the supreme Hindu goddess of Shakti. Cultural secretary Arnab Dasgupta said the event aims to bring people together and encourage greater cultural understanding.
• The family-friendly event starts at 8am.