Durga Puja festival brings Bengali culture, and connection, to Costa Mesa this weekend

Durga Puja festival brings Bengali culture, and connection, to Costa Mesa this weekend

A three-day festival full of music, food, dancing and celebration is coming to Costa Mesa this weekend, offering a glimpse into Bengali culture and connection for Orange County. The three-day-long Durga Puja festival recognizes the Hindu holiday, celebrating the spirit of the Hindu goddess Durga, who symbolizes divine energy and protective power. Her most prominent story is of her battle defeating the buffalo demon Mahishasura, which is celebrat…