Durga Puja, a major festival in India, celebrates Goddess Durga’s victory over evil. Highlighted by rituals, artistic decorations, and cultural performances, the festival spans ten days, with key ...

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Durga Puja is one of the grandest Hindu festivals celebrated in India. It is a celebration of good prevailing over evil as symbolized by Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon king Mahishasura. Durga ...

Mumbai: With the city celebrating Navratri that began on Wednesday, devotees are preparing for Durga Puja which will start on the evening of October 8, on Maha Panchami or the fifth day of the Hindu ...

The Hindu community does not want to see attacks on idols and temples during the upcoming Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of Hindus, said leaders of two organisations yesterday. They said ...

September 2024 features significant Indian festivals like Navratri and Durga Puja. These festivals, celebrated in various states with distinct rituals, honor Goddess Durga. Navratri spans nine days ...

Durga Puja, celebrated in the month of Ashvin, is a much-anticipated Hindu event, especially among Bengalis. The cherished holiday is celebrated with tremendous pomp and passion, commemorating the ...

The origin of Durga Puja dates back to ancient times. As mentioned in various Hindu scriptures, the most significant period to worship Goddess Durga was during Chaitra Navratri, held in spring.

The grand scale celebration of Durga Puja in West Bengal is breathtaking, with every alley lighting up with pandals, old Bengali classic songs, and of course, food stalls of jhalmuri, ghugni, phuchka, ...

Both Navratri and Durga Puja have important rituals such as ‘Kumari Puja’ or ‘Kanya Pujan’, in which young girls between the ages of 8-12 years are worshipped as Goddess Durga. In Bengal, ‘Kumari Puja ...

Durga Puja 2025 blends tradition and innovation across India, with Kolkata as the heart. Celebrations feature iconic pandals, diverse food, eco-friendly practices, and expanding community gatherings ...