Durga Puja is a a part of the Navaratri festival held in many places of India. It is most religiously celebrated in North India, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Out of the the nine days of ...

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 ...

Durga Puja is known to be one of the most vibrant and beautiful festivals, particularly for the Bengali community, showcasing a significantly rich illustration of spirituality, culture ...

Inscription in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2021. Durga Puja is an annual festival celebrated in the fall in India and Bangladesh. It marks the ten-day ...

She visits the Kamakhya Temple to learn about the Durga Puja. She discovers what the festival ... Bettany Hughes outlines the background to the debate on whether women can be priests or bishops.

The chaotic yet vibrant atmosphere of the festival adds tension and energy, making Durga Puja not just a background but an essential narrative tool. Kaushik Ganguly’s Bishorjon is a poignant ...

Bengali diaspora, both from India and Bangladesh, has certain things in common: Durga Puja, love for Bangla language and Rabindrasangeet. The Bengali community in Windsor celebrates almost every ...

Chaitra Navratri puja vidhi involves a series of rituals and practices to worship Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Here's a step-by-step guide: Begin by purifying yourself with a bath and wearing ...

Accompanied by her sister, Shaheen Bhatt, Alia exuded grace and elegance, perfectly embodying the festive spirit of Durga Puja ... about the cinematography and background score highlighted ...