Making Of An Idol In Bangladesh Ahead Of Durga Puja
Durga Puja 2024: Why Is The Idol Of Goddess Durga Made From The Soil Of A Brothel? Know The History Behind It
For Durga Puja, Goddess Durga's idol is not considered complete until the soil from a prostitute's courtyard is used in its creation. This tradition is also tied to ancient myths and stories.
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Idol worship an eyesore to Bangladeshi islamists. Durga Puja to be toned down this year
Manindra Kumar Nath, vice president of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad, said Hindus are afraid of celebrating Durga Puja as they did before.
India expects Bangladesh to provide security to Hindus during Durga Puja
Expressing concerns over vandalism of idols and security of Hindu community in, India has said that the incidents of this kind ‘are not right and they are not good.’..
Bangladesh refuses to grant permission to Hindus to celebrate Durga Puja amid reports of vandalisation of idols
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh's interim government and Muslim bodies have refused to grant permission to the Hindu community to celebrate Durga Puja amid the reports of vandalisation of Durga idols across the country,
The Making Of An Idol In Bangladesh Ahead Of Durga Puja
Artisans in Bangladesh's capital of Dhaka are busy making idols for the upcoming Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival for Hindus in Bangladesh and India. Hindus are a minority in Muslim-majority Bangladesh,
Bangladesh restricts Durga Puja celebrations, organisers asked to pay ‘jizya’ tax, maintain silence during Namaaz
Bangladesh's interim government faces backlash as violence against minority groups escalates post-August. Reports indicate restrictions on Durga Puja celebrations, including threats demanding payment and prohibitions on musical instruments during prayers.
Bangladesh Denies Nod for Hindus To Celebrate Durga Puja, Goddess’ Idols Vandalised At Several Spots
Bangladesh’s interim government and Muslim bodies have denied permission for Hindus to celebrate Durga Puja across the country citing poor security arrangements and threats. The puja committees have been asked to maintain silence during Namaaz offerings.
Durga Idols getting smaller each year due to rising costs & focus on theme, say Kumartuli artisans
Kumartuli is a locality in Kolkata known for community of idol makers who create idols for various gods and goddesses.
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This luxury hotel in Kolkata unveils a 12 feet Chocolate Durga
Looking to see something innovative this durga Puja, then check out the 12 feet Durga idol made with edible chocolate at the ...
Guwahati idol-makers anxiously await end of rains to complete Durga idols
An anxious Ratan Paul peeks towards the entrance of his smoke-filled workshop in Guwahati's Pandu area, hoping to catch a ...
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Durga idol vandalized at Shyampur Deuri Bari Temple
The Durga idol at the Shyampur Deuri Bari Sarbojanin Sri Sri Durga Temple, located in Shyampur Village of Rangashri Union, ...
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Durga Puja 2024: Famous Temples Of Goddess Durga In Kolkata
Durga Puja in Kolkata is one of the most famous festivals in the city and symbolises the worship of Goddess Durga. The ...
Assam artist Pradip Ghosh crafts Durga idol from waste, highlights plastic pollution issue
In a unique blend of art and environmental consciousness, artist Pradip Kumar Ghosh from Dhubri in Assam is set to unveil a Goddess Durga idol fashioned out of over 8,000 discarded plastic bottle caps ...
Amid ongoing agitations in Kolkata, foreign exports of Kumartuli’s Durga idols see hike
Kumartuli idol sculptors face losses in local orders amid Kolkata protests, but export orders remain unaffected.
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Ensure a peaceful Durga puja: Forty eminent citizens urge govt
Forty eminent citizens today demanded that the government take necessary steps so that people can celebrate the Durga Puja ...
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Durga idol desecrated in Kishoreganj
Miscreants on Thursday vandalized idols at the Gopinath Jiur Akhara Durga Puja pavilion in the Batrish area of Kishoreganj town. Local residents said that the intruders destroyed all the idols at the ...