Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna teamed up once again with director Boyapati Srinu for Akhanda 2. Following their successful ...

Hindu culture has associated offering particular flowers to certain deities. Did you know the significance behind this tradition? | Art + Culture, Lifestyle ...

Many festivals are observed in India, but one of the most popular is called Durga Puja. This is the biggest festival for Bengalis. Durga puja is especially celebrated in the states of West Bengal ...

Kolkata: Like this year, state govt employees will get a two-week-long puja holiday next year as Durga Puja will start on Sep 27 in 2025. As Panchami next year is on Saturday (Sep 27), the state ...

Just a day before Dusshera, Ayudha Puja, also known as Shastra Puja is performed. It celebrates the worship of Iron tools, weapons, and instruments. It is observed on the ninth day of Navaratri ...

(THE CONVERSATION) In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali, Dussehra or Durga Puja, worshipers all ... to the god Ganesha. Lord Shiva grants blessings to those who worship ...

Vegetarian bhog for the goddess and a folk dances by tribal communities on Navami are some of the highlights of this Puja Over two centuries old, the Durga Puja of the Pathak family was started by ...

Maha Panchami or Moha Ponchomi is a key day in the Bengali Hindu tradition, marking the beginning of the grand Durga Puja festival ... a devotee of Lord Shiva, was granted immortality.

Kojagari Lakshmi Puja, also known as Kojagori Purnima, is celebrated to honour Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. This festival will be observed on the night of the full moon ...