Thu Oct 10 23:26:10 UTC 2024: ## Durga Puja Celebrated with Fervor in Kanke Area
**Ranchi:** Durga Puja celebrations are in full swing across the Kanke area, with festivities being held in villages including Kanke Laxman Chowk, Sukurguutu, Pithoria, Balu, Malshiring, Chardi, and Katamkulii.
After the traditional “Belvaran” puja, the “Navpatrika” was worshipped. The Sukurhuutu Durga Puja pandal was inaugurated by Rajya Sabha MP, **[MP Name]** (the name of the MP is missing from the original text).
Kanke MLA **Samri Lal** and Union Minister of State for Defence **Sanjay Seth** were welcomed with traditional “Ang Vastra” at the Durga temple in Pithoria. The MP emphasized the significance of Durga Puja as a festival that celebrates faith and strength, holding a special importance for followers of Sanatan Dharma.
The event also saw a large gathering of devotees for the recitation of **Sri Ramcharitmanas**.