Durga ashtami vrat is an important Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Shakti (Goddess Durga). Masik Durga Ashtami is a monthly event observed on the ashtami tithi (8th day) of the shukla paksha (bright ...

Nine Forms of Goddess Durga: Goddess Durga is one of the prime goddesses in the Hindu religion. Durga is associated with strength, protection, motherhood, wars and destruction. It is believed that ...

Another name of durga ashtami is Maha Ashtami or Mahashtami and it is known as one of the most important days during celebrations of Durga Puja.

Bodhan' on 6th Day: The Bodhan ceremony is performed on the evening of the sixth day to officially mark the beginning of the Durga Puja festivities. The ritual serves as a welcome for Goddess ...

Durga Puja is one of the major Hindu festivals. These days are dedicated to Goddess Durga and during these days, devotees celebrate Durga Utsav with great pomp and show and they enjoy this ...

Globalisation of Durga Puja Today, Durga Puja is not confined to Bengal. Thanks to the global Bengali diaspora, the festival is celebrated with grandeur in cities like London, New York and Dubai.

Durga Puja features vibrant pandals like Kabiraj Bagan's Howrah Bridge replica and College Square's Switzerland theme, attracting large crowds. This lakeside pandal will replicate the Switzerland ...

The timing of Durga Visarjan is crucial for its proper observance. It is traditionally performed during Aparahna (अपराह्ण) time or Pratahkala (प्रात:काल) while the Da ...

Tension escalated in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, today -- a day after communal clashes during Durga idol immersion, in which one person died. The police conducted flag marches after shops were set on ...

Kolkata is celebrating its biggest annual festival - Durga Puja, when the ten-armed Goddess Durga is said to visit her earthly home, her entire family in tow. At Durga Puja pandals - or temporary ...