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UP Fire: Yogi Govt In Action After Fire Breakout At Durga Pandal, 2 Deaths Reported
News | October 03, 2022 9:27 IST
Forty-two people were injured in a fire in a Durga Puja Pandal here on Sunday evening, officials said. District Magistrate Gaurang Rathi said that the cause of the fire, which broke out in an area under the Aurai Police Station area, is being investigated. The DM along with other senior officials of the district reached the spot to oversee the rescue efforts. Nine people were admitted in a local hospital, while 33 others with serious burn injuries were referred to a hospital in nearby Varanasi.#uttarpradesh #uttarpradeshnews #durgapandal2022 #indiatv
Durga Puja 2022: 'Shakti Squad' to keep vigil on eve-teasers, ensure safety of women in Jamshedpur
India | October 01, 2022 14:08 IST
Durga 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.
Durga Puja 2021: An insight into Kolkata's Sindoor Khela celebrations
Fashion & Lifestyle | October 15, 2021 17:49 IST
Durga Puja is one of the most awaited festivals in India. People from across the nation celebrate the nine avatars of Goddess Durga and receive her blessings. In many parts of Kolkata, Durga Puja is celebrated with full enthusiasm. On the last day of Shardiya Navratri, married Bengali Hindu women offer vermilion or sindoor to Goddess Durga and apply it on each other's face and head before the immersion of Maa Durga. This ritual is known as Sindoor Khela. Here's how women are celebrating the festival.
Maha Navami 2021: A virtual tour of Subarban Bengal's Durga Puja celebration
Fashion & Lifestyle | October 14, 2021 23:04 IST
The auspicious festival of Durga Puja celebrates the victory of good over evil as goddess Durga killed demon king Mahishasur. People go pandal hopping, gorge on delicious food, and wear new clothes. However, for the second year running, Durga Puja celebrations in the country have turned into a low-key affair amid ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Durga Puja holds great significance for the Bengali community. Kolkata is celebrating Durga Puja with much fervour and enthusiasm. On Maha Navami, take a virtual tour of Subarban Bengal's Durga Puja celebration.
Sonu Sood is overwhelmed after Durga Puja pandal sets theme of him helping flood victims
Celebrities | October 13, 2021 21:24 IST
Sonu Sood has earned a huge fan base for his philanthropic work amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Sonu also helped flood victims of the Cyclone Yaas affected residents of the Sundarbans. He has been included in a Durga Puja pandal of Kolkata's Kestopur Prafulla Kanan Durga Puja Committee.
West Bengal on high alert amid terror threat during Durga Puja
India | October 10, 2021 10:19 IST
The alert issued by the state home department asked Durga puja organisers to set up systems to monitor crowd movement.
Navratri 2021 Day 3: Know why Goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped; Puja Vidhi, Mantra and Aarti
Books & Culture | October 09, 2021 8:11 IST
Goddess Durga’s third avatar Goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped on the third day of Navratri. Read on to know the details about puja, mantra and aarti.
Durga Puja 2020: A look at pujo pandals from different cities | PHOTOS
Fashion & Lifestyle | October 22, 2020 13:41 IST
Its Durga Puja time! Its the most awaited period of the year for many of us. While the celebrations are low-key this year due to COVID19, have a look at the pandals celebrating the festival this year.
Durga Puja 2020: Day and date-wise pujo chart, History and Significance
Books & Culture | October 22, 2020 12:25 IST
If Durga Puja is a time for prayers and reverence, it's no less a time for celebration - for catching all the action in the city, and of course enjoying delicious food. During this time, one can spot the most beautiful idols of the Goddess and also enjoy endless rounds of shopping.
Sneak Peek: How Kolkata's Durga Puja Pandals and celebrations will be different this year
India | September 27, 2020 16:51 IST
Nothing unites people in Bengal than Preparations for Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal and capital Kolkata have begun in full swing. However, this year, Kolkata's famous pandal samitis will have to follow strict safety protocols and guidelines issued in wake of coronavirus pandemic.
Durga Puja 2020: Here’s why there is a gap between Mahalaya and Shashthi
Books & Culture | September 10, 2020 0:40 IST
The festive season is on and everyone is looking forward to Durga Puja which is in October. However, this time there is almost a month’s gap between Mahalaya and Shashthi, which is known as the first day of Durga Puja.
Amit Shah requested to inaugurate city Durga Puja, TMC blames BJP of politicising the festival
Politics | September 13, 2019 17:42 IST
Senior BJP leader, Mukul Roy said on Thursday that the decision to invite Shah had been taken by the puja organisers themselves and the party had no role to play in it.
Kolkata Durga Puja 2018: Durga puja pandal created with 4,000 kgs of turmeric
Books & Culture | October 16, 2018 14:29 IST
Durga puja festival celebrated in the city of Kolkata is popular worldwide. Today, we will talk about the unusual pandal created for the goddess using 4,000 kgs of turmeric.
Curtain falls on Durga Puja festival
India | October 03, 2014 17:27 IST
Kolkata: Durga Puja today ended with the immersion of idols on Dashami amidst chants of ‘aasche bochchor abar hobe' (it will happen again next year). At the onset of dawn, Goddess Durga left for her