Durga Pooja
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West Bengal weather update: Heavy rain expected on Bijoya Dashmi, Kolkata on high alert
Kolkata | Sep 30, 2025, 03:51 PM ISTSouthern West Bengal, including Kolkata, is set to experience heavy rain on Bijoya Dashami (October 2) due to a developing low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The IMD has issued a severe weather warning.
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Durga Puja bank holidays: Complete list of bank closures from September 29 to October 5
Business | Sep 29, 2025, 03:41 PM ISTDurga Puja bank holidays: From September 29 to October 5, banking services will be affected due to regional and national holidays, including Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Dussehra, and Gandhi Jayanti.
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Maha Saptami 2025: Subho Saptami wishes in English, Hindi and Bengali
Events | Sep 29, 2025, 01:43 AM ISTMaha Saptami 2025 falls on September 29. Share warm Subho Saptami wishes in Bengali, Hindi and English to spread festive cheer and Maa Durga’s blessings.
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Durga Puja 2025 status videos and photos to share festive vibes
Events | Sep 25, 2025, 07:21 PM ISTDurga Puja 2025 is here! Download and share the best status videos and photos for WhatsApp to celebrate Maa Durga’s blessings and festive joy.
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Dhunuchi dance: A deep dive into the soulful tradition of Durga Puja nights
Spirituality | Sep 21, 2025, 07:03 PM ISTThe Dhunuchi dance, performed during Durga Puja evenings, is a devotional offering with incense-filled pots, dhak beats, and festive energy. Discover its history, cultural significance, and how this smoky, soulful dance continues to unite communities in modern times.
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Durga Puja 2025 dates: Complete calendar with Mahalaya, Ashtami and Visarjan dates
Spirituality | Sep 10, 2025, 04:17 PM ISTDurga Puja 2025 will start on September 27 with Panchami and end on October 2 with Vijayadashami. Here’s the full puja calendar, Mahalaya date and rituals.
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Bhadohi Durga Puja fire incident: 3 children among 5 dead, 64 injured
India | Oct 03, 2022, 11:25 AM ISTBhadohi Durga Puja fire incident: 64 people were injured after pooja pandal caught fire when the Aarti was being performed at around 9 PM on Sunday night.
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Durga Puja 2022: 'Shakti Squad' to keep vigil on eve-teasers, ensure safety of women in Jamshedpur
India | Oct 01, 2022, 02:08 PM ISTDurga Puja 2022: The SSP warned against posting/forwarding any objectionable videos or message that could disturb the prevailing peace and tranquility and the culprits will be dealt with strongly.
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Hotels, homestays nearly full as north Bengal braces for 'revenge travel' during Durga Puja
Business | Sep 03, 2022, 02:40 PM ISTThe Northeast Frontier Railway has also decided to operate four new toy train joy rides in Darjeeling during the festive season. The rides will run between Darjeeling and Ghum from October 1.
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Bangladesh: Second key suspect behind violence against Hindus arrested
World | Oct 23, 2021, 05:03 PM ISTSo far, police have arrested nearly 600 people from various parts of the country for inciting violence against the Hindus during the Durga Puja festivities.
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Pushpanjali online to pandal hopping, how Durga Puja 2020 has gone virtual
Books & Culture | Oct 22, 2020, 12:24 PM ISTIn the wake of the increasing COVID-19 cases, various Durga Puja pandal committees have made arrangements for virtual 'darshan' this time, while barring the physical entry of visitors. Not just the pandals, even 'Pushpanjali' pooja has gone online this year.
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Biggest Durga Puja in Mumbai goes virtual amid the COVID -19 pandemic
Lifestyle | Oct 19, 2020, 09:20 AM ISTNorth Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti will have a live broadcast of Durga Puja from Panchami to Dashami Visarjan on their official website.
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COVID19: As Durga Puja and Ramleela near, DDMA issues fresh guidelines
Lifestyle | Oct 12, 2020, 08:30 AM ISTWith Durga Puja round the corner and heralding the festival season, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Sunday issued fresh guidelines for holding gatherings, with strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols.
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Missing Kolkata-like Durga Puja in NCR? Head straight to this pandal
Books & Culture | Oct 04, 2019, 04:02 PM ISTIn case you can't make it to Kolkata this year and are juggling between deadlines and office meetings in Delhi-NCR, we have a good news for you.
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Navratri 2018: Lesser known facts about Goddess Durga's idol making
News | Oct 09, 2018, 11:16 PM ISTNavratri 2018: Lesser known facts about Goddess Durga's idol making
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Navratri 2017 Day 8 Durga Ashtami: Puja Vidhi, Tips, Timings (Muhurat) and Mantra
Books & Culture | Sep 27, 2017, 06:53 PM ISTNavratri 2017 Day 8: Read about Durga Ashtami 2017 Kanya Puja, Sandhi Puja, Mantra and significance here.
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Durga Puja 2017: 7 famous Durga Puja Pandals in Delhi-NCR you must visit
Books & Culture | Sep 27, 2017, 06:13 PM ISTThinking about Pandal-hopping this Durga Puja? Don't miss these popular Durga Puja Pandals in Delhi-NCR.
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West Bengal kickstarts Durga Puja celebrations with exuberance, drums and fragrance of incense
Books & Culture | Sep 27, 2017, 11:57 AM ISTDurga Puja 2017: Everyone hitting the streets of Kolkata, under heavy security arrangement, was spellbound by the festive look of the city itself
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Durga Puja 2017 Date & Time: Calendar, bhog, Shashti puja, pandal, Delhi, Kolkata
Lifestyle | Sep 26, 2017, 12:47 AM ISTDurga Puja 2017 Calendar: When to celebrate, bhog, puja pandals in Delhi NCR. Maha Shashti on September 26.
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Navratri 2017 Special: 10 most famous Durga temples in India
Lifestyle | Sep 21, 2017, 03:22 PM ISTNavratri 2017: Here is the list of some of the most popular Durga temples in India.