Prayagraj: The four days of worshipping the goddess in Durga Puja pandals will conclude on Oct 2 with the immersion of the idol of the deity. TOI tries to trace the rich historical background of the ...

Durga is the primary goddess revered during Durga Puja, but celebrations also include other major Hindu deities such as Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth and prosperity), Saraswati (the goddess of ...

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.

Sindoor or vermilion is a precious marker for married women across India, and on Vijaya Dashami women at Durga Puja pandals and temples daubed each other with a dash of the sacred reddish-orange ...

Europe’s largest Durga Pujo lit up London as the London Sharad Utsav drew over 15,000 people in three days. Organised by the Bengal Heritage Foundation, the festival recreated Kolkata’s festive spirit ...

From a Rs 32,000 crore creative economy in 2019 to nearly Rs 84,000 crore in 2023 and growing, Durga Puja is more than a festival in Bengal—it is an engine of economic growth Durga Puja has long ...

Across the UK, nearly 80 such celebrations take place every year. What began as small diaspora gatherings--the oldest one is in Hampstead--has evolved into something much larger, vibrant tradition ...

Durga Puja 2025 brought a welcome windfall for Kolkata’s malls and food and beverage sector, as footfall surged despite persistent rain throughout the festivities. Kolkata’s Puja economy, pegged at ...