Mahalaya kicks off the Durga Puja 2025: The countdown to Durga Puja officially begins with Mahalaya on September 21 (Sunday). This symbolic day is believed to call Goddess Durga to descend to earth.

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With Durga Puja just four months away, Kolkata’s famed Kumartuli artisans are grappling with a shortage of sacred Ganga soil ...

Durga Puja - Festival Dedicated to Goddess Durga. Durga Puja is a a part of the Navaratri festival held in many places of ...

The day of immersion is when devotees say goodbye to Goddess Durga by participating in Sindoor Khela and sending up prayers for her return the following year. This day marks the formal invitation to ...

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.

Durga Puja, a festival celebrated by Hindus worldwide, is a time of unity, devotion, and religious fervor. The festival honors Goddess Durga and signifies the triumph of good over evil. It is ...

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, ...

Durga Pujo is a Hindu festival celebrated worldwide to honor Goddess Durga. Different forms of the goddess are worshipped during the festival based on specific needs. Goddess Durga symbolizes strength ...

Durga Puja 2023: People in India celebrate Durga Puja, an annual Hindu festival honouring Goddess Durga. The nine-day Navratri celebration of the Goddess comes to an end with this four-day event.