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Durga Puja 2021: An insight into Kolkata's Sindoor Khela celebrations

Fashion & Lifestyle | Oct 15, 2021, 05:49 PM 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 | Oct 14, 2021, 11:04 PM 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.

Durga Puja 2020: A look at pujo pandals from different cities | PHOTOS

Fashion & Lifestyle | Oct 22, 2020, 01:41 PM 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.