For Durga Puja, Goddess Durga's idol is not considered complete until the soil from a prostitute's courtyard is used in its ...

The soil at Sonagachi, the neighbourhood in Kolkata where sex workers live, has traditionally been used in the clay mix for ...

Though both Navratri and Durga Puja are celebrations of the divine feminine and the power of Goddess Durga, they differ ...

Eco-friendly Durga Puja pandal made by women from discarded clothes, promoting sustainability and women's empowerment in ...

Durga Pujo has made Indians, especially Bengalis, proud by earning a spot on UNESCO`s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. It’s ...

Later, in Kishoreganj early on Thursday, seven idols were vandalised at a Puja mandap. These attacks, happening so close to ...

However, the day after Ashtami, Navami, is when the feasting resumes in full swing. Traditionally, mutton is prepared after ...

Hindus in violence-hit Bangladesh are reportedly facing restrictions on Durga Puja celebrations. Reports said that Bangladesh's interim government and various Muslim bodies have denied permission to ...

Idol makers and artisans are now passing their busiest time in giving the final touches on idols for Durga Puja at puja ...

All preparations have been completed for the celebration of the Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee ...

Durga Puja in Bengaluru unites diverse cultures with eco-friendly idols, traditional dances, bhog distribution, and artistic ...