Temporary food and children's toy stalls are set up along the roadside at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 17, 2026. Durga Pujas in the countryside tend to be modest, as they are typically organized by rural, economically disadvantaged working people who fund these celebrations through state government grants and voluntary contributions collected within the villages. Local villagers typically showcase their talents during the festivities, such as through puppet shows, regional dances, playing various musical instruments, and performing Shyama Sangeet (devotional songs dedicated to Goddess Shyama). Since most major pujas take place in the city, those in the villages rarely receive much publicity; with less grandeur, they also attract fewer people. These rural celebrations often lack adequate lighting, and in some places, a makeshift pandal is set up right under a tree.
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