Durga Puja
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Chhattisgarh: One killed, over 20 injured after speeding car rams devotees in Jashpur
India | Oct 15, 2021, 07:03 PM ISTBlock Medical Officer James Minj said that at least sixteen people were hospitalised due to the ghastly incident while x-rays confirmed that two of them had suffered fractures, and were being referred to another hospital.
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'They will be hunted down and punished': Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina after attack on Hindu temples
World | Oct 15, 2021, 01:51 PM ISTAt least 4 persons were killed in violence after some Hindu temples in Bangladesh were vandalised by unidentified Muslim bigots during Durga Puja celebrations.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Jihadi mobs in Bangladesh attacked Durga Puja pandals, broke idols
Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 15, 2021, 12:59 PM ISTGrand Mufti of Kashmir appeals to Hindus, Sikhs not to leave Valley. Why Narcotics Control Bureau is strongly opposing Aryan Khan’s bail petition. for more watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on India TV.
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Maha Navami 2021: A virtual tour of Subarban Bengal's Durga Puja celebration
Fashion | Oct 14, 2021, 11:04 PM ISTThe 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.
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Know why is Durga Puja of Kolkata's De Bari special?
Lifestyle | Oct 14, 2021, 08:01 PM ISTDurga Puja is celebrated across the India with much fervour and enthusiasm but in Kolkata's De Bari it has its own special significance.
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'Our High Commission in close contact with authorities', India reacts to temple attack in Bangladesh
India | Oct 14, 2021, 09:08 PM ISTIncidents of vandalism have also been reported from Hindu temples in Chandpur’s Hajiganj, Chattogram’s Banshkhali and Cox’s Bazar's Pekua.
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Goons attack Hindu temples in Bangladesh during Durga Puja, 3 killed
World | Oct 14, 2021, 04:28 PM ISTThe religious affairs ministry issued an emergency notice, urging members of the public not to take the law into their hands as it reiterated calls to maintain communal harmony and peace.
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Ram Navami 2021: Kajol, Rani Mukherji to Gurmeet-Debina, celebs spotted at Durga Puja pandals (PICS)
Entertainment | Oct 14, 2021, 04:17 PM ISTMaha Navami or Ram Navami, which marks the ninth day of Navratri is being celebrated on Thursday (October 14) across the country with much fervour and enthusiasm. It is also the third day of Durga Puja, which is celebrated with the worship of Goddess Durga who killed the demon Mahishasura and marked the victory of good over evil. . On Thursday (October 14), several celebs including Kajol, Rani Mukherji, Gurmeet Choudhary, Debina Bonnerjee and others were spotted at North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samity 2021.
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1 killed in Ayodhya Durga Puja pandal firing
India | Oct 14, 2021, 01:01 PM IST2 minor girls and a youth sitting beside him received bullet injuries and are being treated at a local hospital. Both have been referred to KGMU Trauma Centre in Lucknow.
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Durga Puja: Idol immersions not allowed in Yamuna river, other water bodies in Delhi
India | Oct 14, 2021, 11:54 AM IST“Studies carried out to assess deterioration in water quality due to idol immersion reveal deterioration of water quality in respect to conductivity, biochemical oxygen demand and heavy metal concentration,” the pollution control body said.
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Durga Puja 2021: Know about Sindoor Khela ceremony, history, significance and much more
Books & Culture | Oct 13, 2021, 07:24 PM ISTOn the last day of Shardiya Navratri, married Bengali Hindu women offer vermilion or sindoor to Goddess Durga's feet and apply it on each other celebrating the festival with great fervour and joy.
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On Durga Ashtami Sushmita Sen reveals why she often says 'Dugga Dugga'
Celebrities | Oct 13, 2021, 05:38 PM ISTOn Wednesday (October 13) Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen took to Instagram and wished everyone a happy Durga Ashtami. She also revealed why she often says 'Dugga Dugga'.
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Kajol celebrates Durga Ashtami with mother Tanuja, sister Tanisha and son Yug
Celebrities | Oct 13, 2021, 03:28 PM ISTBollywood actress Kajol was snapped with her mother Tanuja, son Yug and sister Tanisha marking her presence at a puja pandal on the occasion of Durga Ashtami.
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Durga Puja 2021: Kajol, Sumona Chakravarti turn heads as they celebrate saptami | IN PICS
Entertainment | Oct 12, 2021, 03:54 PM ISTToday marked Maha Saptami on the Durga Puja calendar, several celebrities including Kajol, Sumona Chakravarti and Sharbani Mukherjee dived in the spirit of festivities along with their family members as they were snapped in Durga Pandals.
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Durga Puja 2021: Madhvi Pal, Jharkhand's first woman idol maker continues late husband's business
People | Oct 12, 2021, 08:02 AM ISTSpeaking to ANI, Madhvi Pal, Jharkhand's first woman idol maker said, "I started this in 2012 after my husband died. It was his business. I will continue doing this as long as I am alive." She further said that she faced many difficulties in continuing this business as she was the only bread-earner of the family after him.
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Durga Puja Day 1: 'Chal Chitra', portrays pain of partitions during 1947, 1971 in Kolkata pandal
Fashion | Oct 11, 2021, 10:49 PM ISTThe celebrations of Durga Puja are in full swing in Kolkata. This year, at the Naktala Udayan Sangha Club the theme of Durga Puja pandal is 'Chal Chitra' which portrays the pain of partitions during 1947 and 1971.
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Happy Durga Puja 2021: Wishes, Quotes, SMS, HD Images, Messages for Facebook & WhatsApp
Books & Culture | Oct 11, 2021, 03:04 PM ISTHappy Durga Puja 2021: It's that time of the year when people all over the country will go on pandal hopping, wear new clothes and relish on scrumptious food. Not only this but it is also important to wish your near and dear ones which is why we are here with Durga Puja wishes, quotes, SMS, HD images, messages that you can share over Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media platforms.
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Durga Puja 2021: Day and date-wise pujo chart, Sindoor Utsav, History and Significance
Books & Culture | Oct 11, 2021, 01:24 PM ISTAccording to the Hindu calendar, Durga Puja begins from the Shashthi of Shardiya Navratri. This holy puja is especially performed in many places including West Bengal, Bihar, Tripura, Odisha. In this 5-day long festival, Maa Durga, Maa Lakshmi, Maa Saraswati, Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya are worshipped.
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Durga Puja 2021: Importance of trees to COVID-19, pandals deck up in colourful & significant themes
Fashion | Oct 10, 2021, 01:36 PM ISTDurga Puja 2021: Shardiya Navratri begins from the first date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month, in which the divine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped for nine days. The festival is believed to mark Goddess Durga's victory over demon Mahishasura, signifying the victory of good over evil. Every year not just in Bengal but also in other cities, people set up pandals for the worship of the Goddess. This year is no different as the devotees will witness a number of colourful and theme-based puja halls. Have a look at some of them here!
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Navratri 2021: Durga Puja celebrations at full swing in Kolkata, see pics
Fashion | Oct 09, 2021, 03:10 PM ISTDhakis are one of the main highlights of Durga Puja in Kolkata. The enthusiastic drum beats not only imbibe the festive spirit but is also a family business and tradition for many. Before the covid 19 pandemic, the Dhakis could easily earn above Rs 20k. But from last year, the rates for Dhakis were badly hit.