Did Durga Puja Begin In Bihar, Not Bengal? The History Behind The Viral Claim

News18 - Oct 13, 2026

A viral claim says Durga Puja originated in Mithila, not Bengal, reigniting a debate. But what do medieval texts, archaeological finds and historical records actually reveal?

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