several prominent Durga Puja committees in Kolkata initiated their festivities on ‘Poila Baishakh' by displaying their puja banners and revealing their themes. Kumartuli Sarbojanin Durgotsab ...

The auspicious occasion of Durga Puja is here, and with it, comes the promise of new beginnings, triumph of good over evil, and reunion with loved ones. As the goddess of power and strength ...

Durga Puja is that time of the season when the country rejoices in welcoming Maa Durga. People all across the celebrate the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. Durga Puja is one ...

Durga Puja 2024: Today, October 10 marks Saptami, for one of the most revered festivals in Hinduism. This year, the four-day long festival has a unique twist to its schedule, with Ashtami(eighth ...

Durga Puja 2024: One of the most revered festivals in Hinduism, Durga Puja marks the triumph of Goddess Durga over the shape-shifting demon Mahishasura. While Durga Puja is a five day celebration ...

Durga Puja, one of the most significant festivals of India, honours Goddess Durga's victory over demon Mahishasura, signifying the triumph of good over evil. One of the highlights of Durga Puja is ...

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.

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Many of us think that Navratri and Durga Puja are the same festival but it’s not! Yes, you heard that right. The nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped on the nine days of Navratri whereas ...

People from the Hindu community in Bangladesh have started celebrating Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival for the religion’s devotees, with the ritual inviting the goddess Durga to ...

In India, people in the north and west celebrate Navratri, but in Bengal and other eastern states, Durga Puja is the main event. These two celebrations, though seemingly similar, Navratri and ...