'Durga Puja more than festival, it's heartbeat of our identity': Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday asserted that for Bengalis, Durga Puja is more than a festival and is the heartbeat of the identity, art and heritage of the community
How Is Navratri Different From Durga Puja? Key Differences Between The Two Festivals
Though both Navratri and Durga Puja are celebrations of the divine feminine and the power of Goddess Durga, they differ significantly in their regional importance, rituals, and cultural expressions. Navratri emphasizes personal devotion and fasting,
Durga Puja festivities begin in Silk City
Berhampur: With Navaratri starting from October 3, the Durga Puja festivities began with traditional gaiety in Silk City. This year, Berhampur is hosting 42 Durga Pandals.Berhampur SP Saravana
Durga Puja 2024: Auspicious Colours To Wear On Each Day Of The Festival
Durga Puja celebrates the triumph of Goddess Durga over evil. Each day has a significance, and wearing specific colours enhances the festivities and spirituality during this vibrant festival.
'Durga Puja more than festival, it's heartbeat of our identity': Mamata Banerjee
She inaugurated 10 Durga Pujas in south Kolkata amid chanting of 'shlokas' (hymns), beating of 'dhaak' (drums) and blowing of conch shells.
Durga Puja 2024: Dates, traditions and rituals | All you need to know
The festival this year spans from October 8 to 13, with rituals such as Bodhan, Maha Saptami and others. Read to know more.
Durga Puja 2024: Significance Of Traditional Ashtami Puja Bhog
Ashtami Puja, which falls on the eighth day of Durga Puja, is a significant Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. On this day, worshippers make offerings of the favoured local bhog recipes to goddess Durga.
Durga Puja 2024: Know About Ashtami, Navami & Other Festivals Date, Significance And More
Durga Puja, the holy festival dedicated to the powerful deity Maa Durga, is here. During the month of Ashvin, the country celebrates its Hindu festival, significantly special among the Bengalis. On this auspicious occasion,
Shardiya Navratri 2024: Dates, rituals, significance and more
Many devotees observe fasts during Navratri. The fasting practices vary, with some individuals consuming only fruits and vegetables, while others may abstain from all food.
Durga Puja during periods: Know rituals, guidelines, prayers and more
This year, Sharad Navratri begins on October 3rd and will continue for nine days. During this time, devotees observe a nine-day fast with complete devotion. Women, in particular, worship the Mother Goddess with great reverence.
Durga Puja 2024: When is Ashtami, Navami? Complete calendar and essential dates you need to know
Durga Puja is celebrated in the month of Ashvin, for five days. Here's everything you need to know about important dates.
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Army Chief: Foolproof security measures taken for Durga Puja
The Bangladesh Army has made comprehensive preparations to ensure the safety of all during the Durga Puja celebrations, the ...
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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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Foolproof security measures taken for Durga Puja: Army chief
Bangladesh Army has implemented appropriate measures to ensure safety during the festival celebrations, following the interim government's directives, he says ...
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Durga Puja shopping gains momentum in Dhaka
Shopping centres, malls and stores in Dhaka are witnessing a huge rush of customers ahead of Sharadiya Durga Puja, the ...
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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 ...
Durga Puja and Navratri: Of the culinary clash of cultures and some ‘vegetarian’ mutton by Bengalis
However, the day after Ashtami, Navami, is when the feasting resumes in full swing. Traditionally, mutton is prepared after ...
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From Waste to Wonder: Durga Idol Crafted from 8,000 Plastic Caps
Artist Pradip Kumar Ghosh from Assam is creating a Durga idol with over 8,000 discarded plastic caps, highlighting ...
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Durga Puja to be held at 106 mandaps in Bhola
BHOLA, Oct 4, 2024 (BSS) - Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community, will be celebrated at ...