Durga Puja is almost here. On the sixth day of Navratri, goddess Durga devotees bring her home in a grand ceremony, celebrating her arrival with puja ceremonies and prasad distribution. (Image source: ...

Durag Puja 2024 start & end date: Durga Puja known as Durgotsava is one of the most auspicious and significant festivals for Hindus, celebrated with immense joy and devotion. The five-day festival ...

Mahalaya kicks off the Durga Puja 2025: The countdown to Durga Puja officially begins with Mahalaya on September 21 (Sunday). This symbolic day is believed to call Goddess Durga to descend to earth.

Navratri and Durga Puja, two prominent Indian festivals celebrated globally, share the worship of Goddess Durga but differ significantly in their celebrations. Navratri, a nine-day festival, ...

The day of immersion is when devotees say goodbye to Goddess Durga by participating in Sindoor Khela and sending up prayers for her return the following year. This day marks the formal invitation to ...

Durga Puja is one of the grandest Hindu festivals celebrated in India. It is a celebration of good prevailing over evil as symbolized by Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon king Mahishasura. Durga ...

Durga Puja 2025 blends tradition and innovation across India, with Kolkata as the heart. Celebrations feature iconic pandals, diverse food, eco-friendly practices, and expanding community gatherings ...

Durga Puja is not just a festival! It's a celebration that combines piety, culture, and happiness. Of the various rituals that bring this joy alive, the Dhunuchi dance is a special one. The pungent ...

Maha Saptami, the seventh day of Durga Puja, will be observed today. According to the Hindu calendar, it falls during the Shukla Paksha of the Ashwin month. The Saptami Tithi began on September 28 at ...

As the biggest festival for Bengalis approaches closer, the theme Pujas are getting their acts together before their formal inauguration. Many of the Puja committees are banking on terracotta works of ...

Durga Puja is a time of great joy and celebration in Bengal. The state comes alive with colourful pandals, delicious food and vibrant culture. During these five days, Bengal celebrates the victory of ...