The BJP government in the state stripped the festival of its secular-cultural uniqueness to impose religious and ritualistic practices that are anathema to Bengalis. An idol of the goddess Durga ...

A Durga Puja in Southeast Asia’s bustling business hub turned 70 this year. The Bengali Association Singapore (BAS) started organising the puja in 1956. Its founding members were Bengali professionals ...

Kolkata leads the way in vibrant Durga Puja celebrations across the nation Women apply sindoor, or vermilion powder, to each other’s faces during Sindoor Khela on the final day of Durga Puja ...

Durga Puja features a golgappa-themed pandal in Dhanbad's New Station Railway Colony The Shri Shri Durga Puja Committee spent about Rs 7.5 lakh on the pandal decorations Artisans from West Bengal ...

Kajol is serving festive fashion goals this Durga puja in stunning sarees and statement jewellery. Here’s a look at her latest gorgeous ethnic looks. When it comes to Durga puja fashion, Kajol knows ...

Durga Ashtami is the eighth day of worship and the invocation of the divine feminine power. The Mother, adored as creatrix and mediatrix of creation, is revered under different names and forms: Durga, ...

Jaipur: Jaipur’s autumn festivities reflected unusual diversity Sunday, with Durga Puja associations across the city observing different moments of the sacred calendar. Pandals echoed with conch ...

Police probe misleading announcements, narrow exits, security lapses at Durga Puja venue Purses and other belongings left behind by devotees lie on the floor of a worship venue for the Hindu festival ...

As the probe continues into the tragedy at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal that killed 19 people, the Kolkata Police has found that there was a mismanagement and confusing announcements caused the tragedy ...

At least 19 people died, and 25 others were injured in a stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who rushed to the Kolkata Medical ...

At least 19 people have reportedly died in a stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal. The incident happened on Saptami evening. Heavy rain and growing crowds were reported before the tragedy ...

Durga Ashtami celebrates Goddess Durga and her victory over evil. Devotees perform special prayers, fasting, and Kanya Puja. Article provides festive wishes, messages, and quotes to share. Durga ...