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Durga Puja 2021: An insight into Kolkata's Sindoor Khela celebrations
Fashion & Lifestyle | October 15, 2021 17:47 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 22:43 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: Day and date-wise pujo chart, History and Significance
Books & Culture | October 22, 2020 11:38 IST
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 0:39 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
September 13, 2019 17:42 IST