This marks the arrival of Maa Durga on Earth where she resides for the next few days. There are two Navratris that are celebrated every year, one in the month of March-April and one in the month ...

Chaitra Navratri, the nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga in her nine divine forms (Navadurga), is a time of profound devotion, vibrant celebrations, and spiritual renewal.

Navratri is a nine-day festival wherein people worship Maa Durga. Navratri takes place twice every year, once during Spring (March-April) and once during Autumn (September-October). The one that ...

Two women, Falguni Ghosh and her mother Arati, were apprehended at Kumartuli ghat, Kolkata, for attempting to dispose of a body in the Hooghly River. The body, identified as Sumita Ghosh ...

Masik Durga Ashtami is a significant Hindu festival celebrated on the Ashtami. The day is devoted to Goddess Durga, honoring her strength, grace, and blessings. It is a festival that is ...

Twinkle Khanna was in Kolkata for two talks and took some time out to explore a few landmarks of the city. If you are spending a stopover day in Kolkata, take a leaf out of Mrs Funnybones’ book to ...

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 ...

Marex Group has bought warehousing and logistics company Edgemere Terminals, which did not have the money to meet the London Metal Exchange's new capital adequacy rules, three sources with ...

“A quick visit to Kolkata for two talks and I was fortunate enough to squeeze in a stop at Kumartuli, where artisans craft stunning idols for Durga Puja. I picked up some delicate shola ...

Chaitra Navratri 2025: The auspicious nine-day festival of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, will commence on March 30, 2025. According to tradition, the arrival of Goddess ...

Navratri is believed to please Goddess Durga and grant Akshaya Phal (eternal rewards). Certain mantras and stotras from Durga Saptashati are extremely powerful, and when chanted correctly during ...