Television star Sumona Chakravarti also joined the ritual, performing the dhunuchi dance in a bright yellow saree. She later shared glimpses of her celebration on Instagram with the caption, “Shubho ...

We catch up with actor Satakshi Nandy who recalls her favourite moments from para puja (neighbourhood Durga Pujas) while growing up. Satakshi mentions, “I have grown up being surrounded by a wonderful ...

The Odia diaspora in Canberra celebrated Ashtami with devotion and cultural splendor at the Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre. Vibrant Durga Puja celebrations reflect the community's commitment to ...

Actress Sumona Chakravarti experienced a close call during the traditional Dhunuchi dance at Mumbai's popular North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. Hot coconut husks from her slipping Dhunuchi nearly ...

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 27 (ANI): Durga Puja, celebrated during the autumn, is one of the most important socio-cultural and religious events in the Bengali festival calendar. On this ...

Clad in a traditional Bengali saree, BJP leader Smriti Irani was seen performing the ‘Dhunuchi dance' with other women at the Durga Puja pandal. On the final day of the Durga Puja celebrations, ...

From Kolkata’s vibrant pandals to rural rituals and riverine traditions, every corner of Bengal adds its unique cultural touch to the festival of the goddess Kolkata may be the beating heart of Durga ...

If you’ve ever been swept into the buzz of Indian festivals in New York, Toronto, or London, you might have come across two names that pop up around the same time every fall, Navratri and Durga Puja.

The vibrant celebrations of Durga Puja in Mumbai received a touch of star power as actress Tanisha Mukerji immersed herself in the festivities, lighting up the pandal with her energy and grace.

From Club5’s grand Puja rituals to Srishti Sangha’s inclusive celebrations, residents said the events brought community spirit alive far from their hometowns. Durga Puja and Navratri celebrations have ...