Navratri is a nine-night Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms, known as Navadurga. During Sharad Navratri, devotees pray, observe fasting traditions and celebrate the victory ...

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The initiative, led by the United Nations in India and UNESCO with the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, is entering its second year. A festival is for everyone. It does not matter what ...

For Bengali households and devotees of Maa Durga, Mahalaya (October 10) marks an important spiritual transition as Pitru Paksha comes to an end and Devi Paksha begins from October 11. It is also ...

Garad saree is a traditional drape worn by Bengalis during festivals. This traditional Bengali piece features a simple white or off-white saree with red borders and pallu, which has been worn during ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is considering increasing the government grant for this year’s Durga Puja to Tk 5 crore from the Tk 4 crore sought by the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust. The government is ...

The government is planning to declare October 22 a public holiday by executive order on the occasion of Durga Puja, which would give government employees a five-day holiday from October 20 to 24.

The Adani Group, which is exploring an investment roadmap in West Bengal, has decided to make its debut at the largest cultural and religious festival of the State — Durga Puja. Gautam Adani, chairman ...

Durga Puja in Bengal emphasises family, hospitality, and celebration. In most parts of India, Navratri means fasting, vegetarian food, and avoiding ingredients such as onion and garlic. In Bengal, ...

A five-year-old elephant named ‘Durga’ from Assam is being brought to the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu and is expected to reach the temple late on Sunday (September 13, 2026). The ...

Iconic Mahishasura Mardini recitation heralds Durga Puja celebrations. Mahalaya holds a special place in the Bengali calendar as it marks the transition from Pitru Paksha to Devi Paksha. It is widely ...

Several Durga Puja organisers in Kolkata including a few patronised by Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders until last year will forgo the ₹1 lakh festival-related state grant following an appeal made by ...