The traditional two-century-old Durga Puja, initiated by the pallibashi (local people) to invoke the powers and blessings of ...

On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of ...

Chaitra Navratri, a sacred festival dedicated to Goddess Durga's nine forms, begins on March 30, 2025, and concludes on April ...

Rang Panchami, observed on the fifth day after Holi, is celebrated in states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. It marks the end of Holi festivities with colorful powder and water ...

A special Ganesh puja is performed during the day, where offerings of sweets, fruits, and coconut are made to Lord Ganesha. Modaks, which are considered Lord Ganesha’s favorite sweet ...

He was one of the key organizers of the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal, one of the grandest Durga Puja celebrations in the city. The festival, which sees participation from Bollywood’s ...

Attukal Pongala is a 10-day festival celebrated at the Attukal Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. This festival is dedicated to Attukal Devi and is known for its massive gathering of women devotees ...