Kolkata: Preparations are already underway for a grander second edition of Times Square Durga Puja on Sept 27 and 28, right in the heart of New York City. This comes after the first Times Square ...

The ritual often includes chanting of mantras, lighting of 108 lamps, and recitation of Durga Saptashati. Some devotees also perform Kumari Puja, where young girls are worshipped as embodiments of ...

On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of ...

Chaitra Navratri 2025: Devotees beating drums and worshiping in front of idol of Goddess Durga, a day before Mahashtami at Patna’s Bangali Akhara.(PTI) Chaitra Navratri 2025: Chaitra Navratri ...

Durga Puja celebrated during Chaitra is known as Basanti Pujo. While Durga Puja which is celebrated during Sharad is widely kown today, it is Basanti Pujo that began prior to the Sharadiya Durga Puja.

Launched just before Durga Puja last year, jointly by the National Restaurants Association of India and the Hotel and Restaurants Association of Eastern India, the campaign was a success both ...

CUTTACK: Discontentment brewed among the Basanti Durga Puja organisers in the city over the alleged mismanagement by the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) in providing adequate and clean water ...

The project is estimated to cost Rs 7.5 crore and expected to become operational by August, ahead of Durga Puja, he added. "Andrew Yule has offered the land under a commercial arrangement," Kapoor ...

With her expressive eyes and graceful poise, Puja Joshi-- who will be seen next in Shastra-- commands attention wherever she goes. Whether she's glowing in pastels or dazzling in sequins ...

Durga Ashtami, also known as Maha Ashtami, is one of the most significant days during the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival. This sacred day honors the strength, purity, and spiritual power of ...

It honors the divine strength and various forms of Goddess Durga. The festival occurs twice ... and green—especially around the puja area for an extra festive touch. 2. Adorn your altar and ...

Chaitra Navratri Navami and Rama Navami combine the divine energy of Goddess Durga and the blessings of Lord Rama. Observing the puja during the Madhyahna, maintaining a devotional fast ...