Durga Puja is a festival dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga – daughter, mother, warrior and defeater of demons ...

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Once a year, Kolkata transforms into a city of lights and the pandals become a canvas for innovation and art articulating ...

Durga Puja is a cornucopia in cultural exchange, as a tribute to our artisans, our artists and our rich intangible heritage ...

Durga Puja 2024 will be celebrated from October 8 to October 13, honouring the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura with ...

Devotees immerse an idol of Goddess Durga into a river at the end of the Durga Puja festival celebrations, in Kolkata.

At the heart of the celebrations are the puja pandals—temporary structures where idols of Goddess Durga are housed. Each year ...

Discover the cultural significance and rituals of Durga Ashtami 2024, celebrating Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura.

Kolkata's raindrop-themed pandal, focused on rainwater conservation, captivated viewers and went viral, showcasing creativity ...

The transition from private family celebrations to community pujas began in 1761, when a group of young men in Hooghly ...

Idols of goddess Durga were immersed in various parts of the country on Sunday marking the end of the week-long Durga Puja festivities. In Kolkata, idols of goddess Durga were immersed at Babughat.

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