Durga Puja, the celebration of goddess Durga's triumph over the demon king Mahishasura, is perhaps the biggest religious and cultural festival for Hindus in Bangladesh, West Bengal, and some other ...

Mahalaya kicks off the Durga Puja 2025: The countdown to Durga Puja officially begins with Mahalaya on September 21 (Sunday). This symbolic day is believed to call Goddess Durga to descend to earth.

The beginning of Durga Puja was extra special for a lucky bunch of Bengalis in Pune. The reason? A Durga Puja pandal-hopping experience complete with bhog, dhunuchi naach, warmth and camaraderie. The ...

Upon Durga’s arrival, a familiar street corner, neighbouring colony, a quiet parking lot, or an abandoned open field turn into pandals overnight, adorned with lights and colours, ready to welcome the ...