Kolkata (AFP) – Millions in India's eastern city of Kolkata will draw on millennia-old traditions when they celebrate the Hindu festival of Durga Puja this week with street parties and worshipping ...

From a dazzling steel facade with a spiral ring of LED lights to monochrome interiors that glow with hologram projections, the Dum Dum Park Bharatchakra Club has added a futuristic touch to its pandal ...

Every woman’s journey is a story made up of many chapters, moments of innocence, strength, nurturing, courage, and wisdom. The nine avatars of Maa Durga beautifully mirror these stages, each one ...

Durga Puja, a major Hindu festival, is traditionally held for ten days in the month of Ashvin (or Ashvina). It begins on the same day as Navratri, which is observed across northern and western India ...

Durga Puja in Kolkata is not just a festival, it is an emotion. From traditional pandals to artistic themes, the city comes alive with colours, lights, and celebrations. Durga Puja is the heart and ...

Durga Puja is not just about pandal-hopping and bhog — it’s also Kolkata’s grandest runway, where every street comes alive with style and glamour. From laal-shaada classics reimagined for women to ...

From Satyajit Ray's "Joi Baba Felunath" to Aparna Sen's "Parama," Durga Puja has been pivotal in driving narratives forward in iconic Bengali films. Here, we explore six films from the past few years ...

Durga Puja, celebrated from 8th to 13th October, marks the victory of goddess Durga over Mahishasura. Observed primarily in Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand, this festival unites communities ...

Navratri is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms. In 2024, Shardiya Navratri will commence on Thursday, October 3. It ...

Durga Puja is just around the corner, and preparations to welcome Goddess Durga are in full swing across West Bengal and other states. The Durga Puja festivities traditionally begins on the auspicious ...

Durga Puja 2023: How it is celebrated?Durga Puja holds a great religious significance among Bengali community people. They celebrate this festival with great joy and happiness. During this festival, ...

According to Hindu mythology, Durga is the manifestation of shakti or the power of God and the goddess is believed to take different forms to destroy evil forces at different times and while Durga ...