Kolkata recently hosted 'Shakti,' a cultural extravaganza celebrating the essence of Durga Puja. The event showcased the festival's rituals, emotions, and cultural richness through choreographed ...

Singer Shreya Ghoshal shares heartfelt Durga Puja memories, from her community-driven childhood celebrations in Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, to observing traditions in Mumbai. She fondly recalls making bhog ...

Bhubaneswar: With the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack gearing up for the grand Durga Puja celebrations, traditional dhol and band players are expecting brisk business this season. The govt’s ...

Mumbai: Durga Puja celebrates the arrival of Goddess Durga and is a period of spirituality and devotion; however, the festival is incomplete without the art, culture, and traditions that have evolved ...

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 ...

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The last vestige of rain is yet to drift away, but the state capital has begun to experience the signs of the advent of autumn. The season of mist is slowly descending on the ...

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 ...

During Durga Puja, Bangladesh lights up. In cities, streets glow with decorations and buzzing crowds, while in towns and villages, mandaps carry their own charm – sometimes simpler, sometimes deeply ...

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 ...

As Durga Puja approaches, with main festivities beginning from September 28, the streets have come alive with pandals and devotees carrying intricately crafted idols of Goddess Durga to them. Today ...

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 ...