In India, people in the north and west celebrate Navratri, but in Bengal and other eastern states, Durga Puja is the main event. These two celebrations, though seemingly similar, Navratri and ...

Durga Puja has always been a cradle of political ambition. Who knows it better than Potla, our fictitious Puja organiser? The end of one family’s stranglehold on a Puja committee can pave the way for ...

Amid security concerns, Bangladesh's Hindu community might cancel Durga Puja festivities this year despite extra measures by the government. Anonymous letters demanding payment as 'tax' and ...

Durga Puja 2024: One of the most revered festivals in Hinduism, Durga Puja marks the triumph of Goddess Durga over the shape-shifting demon Mahishasura. Consequently, the Goddess is also called ...

Bangladesh’s interim government has issued guidelines for maintaining law and order during Durga Puja celebrations. This comes amid opposition from some Islamist groups to the festival celebrated by ...

Durga Puja 2024: The grand festival of Sharadiya Navratri, dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga, is approaching. This festival takes place in the autumn season, hence it is known as Sharadiya ...

Durga Puja 2025: This year, Navratri will begin from tomorrow, on October 3. Devotees of Goddess Durga eagerly await this festival, during the nine days of Sharadiya Navratri, worship, Garba, Kanya ...

Insaf Keemkari Chhatra-Janta, a radical Islamic group in Bangladesh, has warned Hindus in the country to not celebrate Durga Puja or engage in any idol worship As Durga Puja approaches ...

Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava, is a grand festival celebrated over five days, starting from Shashthi (sixth day of the waxing moon) and culminating on Vijayadashami. This elaborate puja is ...

According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious time for Vishwakarma Puja will begin at 7:53 PM on Monday. Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated throughout India by craftsmen, architects, engineers ...

There is some uncertainty regarding the date of Vishwakarma Puja this year. Kanya Sankranti occurs on the evening of September 16, leading to confusion about whether the celebration should be on ...

People from the Hindu community in Bangladesh have started celebrating Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival for the religion’s devotees, with the ritual inviting the goddess Durga to ...