In 1761, Raja Krishnachandra Roy started worshipping Jagaddhatri at Krishnanagar in a grand manner. Subsequently, Jagaddhatri ...

The family from Bankimnagar in Nadia has not introduced animal sacrifice, but Hilsa is offered on the day of Dashami and ...

The age-old tradition of soil from a red-light district being used for making Durga idols was depicted in Shah Rukh ...

On the day of Diwali, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha to seek their blessings for prosperity and well-being ...

Durga Puja, a major festival in India, celebrates Goddess Durga’s victory over evil. Highlighted by rituals, artistic decorations, and cultural performances, the festival spans ten days ...

One puja chose Lajja or shame as its theme to focus on the alleged rape and murder of the doctor On 9 August, the Indian city of Kolkata was shaken when a trainee doctor was found raped and ...

This day is also celebrated as Bengal Laxmi Puja. In Bengal and Bundelkhand, this day is celebrated on a grand level. This puja is specially performed during the time of Nishitha Kaal, which is a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The auspicious occasion of Durga Puja is here, and with it, comes the promise of new beginnings, triumph of good over evil, and reunion with loved ones. As the goddess of power and strength ...

The grand scale celebration of Durga Puja in West Bengal is breathtaking, with every alley lighting up with pandals, old Bengali classic songs, and of course, food stalls of jhalmuri, ghugni ...