Peterborough Hindus come together for spectacular Durga Puja festival

Peterborough Hindus joined other worshippers around the world by celebrating one of the most important festivals in their calendar.

The Durga Puja festival took place this week, with city Hindus gathering in the Boizot Lounge at the New Theatre to mark the occasion.

Among the guests at the event was Mayor of Peterborough cllr Judy Fox, and Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Julie Spence.

The festival honours goddess Durga, and lasts for 10 days.

The celebrations in Peterborough included traditional food, costumes and dancing.

The Bangali Sanskriti Club Peterborough supplied these amazing photos of the joyous celebrations.

5. Durga Puja

Flames were lit as part of the celebrations Photo: The Bangali Sanskriti Club Peterborough

The colourful celebrations marked one of the most important festivals of the year for Hindus Photo: The Bangali Sanskriti Club Peterborough

The special guests at the event Photo: The Bangali Sanskriti Club Peterborough

Traditional costumes were worn Photo: The Bangali Sanskriti Club Peterborough