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 ...

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 ...

Durga Puja is the biggest festival dedicated Mother Durga in Hinduism. The main pujas, festivities, sacrifice, and rituals are spread over five days. Durga Puja 2024 date and time is from October 9 to ...

A total of 561 puja mandaps will be installed here as preparations for holding Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, are progressing fast. The 5-day long festival will ...

Navratri 2024 Day 2, dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini, is on October 4, 2024. Devotees worship her for wisdom, knowledge, and strength. She represents purity and calmness. Her strict penance ...

Mahalaya Amavasya or Sarvapitri Amavasya is a significant Hindu festival for honouring ancestors, marking the end of Pitru Paksha. Here's all you need to know. Mahalaya Amavasya, also known as ...