Durga Puja, one of the most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals in India, particularly in West Bengal, is an annual event that honors Goddess Durga and her triumph over the buffalo demon ...

On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of ...

Masik Durga Ashtami is observed every month on the 8th day of Shukla Paksha to honor Goddess Durga. Devotees seek her ...

Kolkata: Several big-ticket Durga Puja clubs have started adding a dash of grandeur to the usually quiet Saraswati Puja ...

Durga Puja festivities are in full swing. Devotees honour Goddess Durga's victory over demon Mahishasura, signifying the triumph of good over evil. This rich and creamy Bengali sweet is a must for ...

Magha Gupta Navratri holds deep spiritual significance, and those observing it believe that the Goddess will grant their ...

We ask 10 women – doctors, entrepreneurs, other professionals, homemakers and students – if they feel conflicted about celebrating Calcutta’s and Bengal’s biggest festival in the light of the rape & ...

Get ready for Magha Gupta Navratri 2025! Know the Ghatasthapana date, muhurat, puja vidhi, and significance. Plan your ...

the Durga Puja. Bettany: The festival celebrates the birth of the goddess Durga and her epic battle with the evil demon king. This famous story was first recorded in the 5th or 6th centuries AD in ...

Ashtami is one of the most auspicious days of Navratri, where Goddess Durga's victory over demons is celebrated. Devotees perform Mahagauri Puja, which signifies purity and virtue. Sandhi Puja ...

The high court on Friday intervened in a Saraswati Puja celebration at a south Calcutta college and ordered that the puja be held under the supervision of a joint commissioner of police. The order ...