Fans of Indian Classical dance are in for a treat, as the Samved Society for Performing Arts brings back the Pandit Durgalal Festival for its 36th edition. It is organised by Kathak exponent, Vidushi ...

Durga Ashtami, also known as Maha Ashtami, is the eighth day in the Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations, honouring Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura. This year, it falls on Tuesday, ...

Today, i.e. on September 30, 2025, devotees across India are celebrating Durga Ashtami, one of the most sacred days of Navratri. On this day, Maa Durga is worshipped in her fierce and powerful form, ...

Navratri 2025 day 3: Navratri is a vibrant nine-day festival celebrated with devotion and joy across India. Observed from 22nd September to 2nd October, the festival honours the nine divine forms of ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared a soulful bhajan sung by Pandit Jasraj, one of the greatest all time Indian classical vocalists, as Navratri started on September 22. Highlighting the ...

With the countdown to Durga Puja 2025 on the last lap, it’s time to update your festive playlist with new tracks. From foot-tapping dance numbers to soulful ballads and groundbreaking fusions, each ...

Soma Behera is the only girl from the Kumbhar community to take up the job of crafting the idols of Goddess Durga at puja pandals. CUTTACK: At Shilpi Kumbhar Sahi in Cuttack, Soma Behera holds a ...

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written the lyrics of the theme song of a Durga Puja committee in Kolkata, which was sung by a state minister. The Tala Prattoy Durga Puja committee in ...

Navratri, a festival celebrating the nine forms of Goddess Durga, reaches its pinnacle on the ninth day, dedicated to the worship of Maa Siddhidatri. As one of the most revered forms of Durga, Maa ...

Ishita has previously contributed to a number of publications, including The Indian Express, The Logical Indian, and Feminism In India. She has over two years of writing experience and enjoys using ...

This year's Durga Puja celebration will feature four special dramas. Notable director Chayanika Chowdhury is presenting three single-episode dramas for the occasion. After a long hiatus, she has ...

Navratri is a unique Hindu celebration that honors Goddess Durga. It occurs quarterly, with Chaitra and Shardiya Navratri being well-known and two other Navratri occurring secretly. On the seventh day ...