West Bengal’s Kolkata, which is known for its vibrant and magnificent Durga Puja celebrations, turns sombre this year after ...

After the Durga ‘pratima’ (idols) are placed in the pandal, the first face reveal happens on Maha Shashti during a sacred ritual called ‘Bodhon.’ Nabapatrika Puja takes place, where nine ...

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 ...

Durga puja starts from the days of Shashti ... Here all the married women play with Vermilion with each other after giving sindur to Maa Durga's forehead. Then Durga idols are immersed in rivers ...

A Kolkata Durga Puja committee has withdrawn a 40-foot spine installation from their pandal due to public scrutiny and ...

Junior doctors in West Bengal have resumed an indefinite `total cease work` strike, escalating protests over unmet demands ...

CUTTACK: This year, pandal hoppers will not get a chance to behold the sight of Badambadi’s trademark welcome arch, one of ...

On the first day of Sharadiya Navratri, Kalash Sthapana is done to worship Goddess Durga. Know the list of 'samagris' that ...

Kusum Sikdar is returning to acting with her directorial debut, “Shoroter Joba”, after a lengthy break. The film is scheduled ...

Durga Puja is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Bengalis. This festival is known as Akal Bodhan, which ...

The move is aimed at promoting Durga Puja in Kolkata as a global event, particularly after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) intangible heritage tag was ...