Kolkata/Chandernagore: At least one city Durga Puja pandal has decided to make ‘Space' the theme of this year's Durga Puja, following the tremendous interest generated worldwide over Indian ...

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday, submitted that Ram Navami should be celebrated along with the state's most popular festival, Durga Puja, during autumn while asserting ...

Navratri, a major Hindu festival, celebrates Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura. Starting March 30, 2025, the nine-day Chaitra Navratri honors Durga's nine forms with prayers ...

Chaitra Navratri puja vidhi involves a series of rituals and practices to worship Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Here's a step-by-step guide: Begin by purifying yourself with a bath and wearing ...

Chaitra Navratri 2025: The first day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Shailputri, the first form of Maa Durga. (FE) Navratri 2025 Date, Time: On the occasion of Chaitra Navratri ...

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray raked up the 'pollution in the Ganga' row on Sunday after he said he declined to drink water from the river - which practicing Hindus believe is holy ...

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 ...

Produced and directed by Raj R, and presented by Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, the film is inspired by true events that unfolded in undivided Andhra Pradesh during the 1990s. Three major ...

After Mohanlal’s visit, Mammootty’s birth name, Muhammed Kutty, and his birth star ‘Visakham’ were written on a puja offering receipt which went viral. According to the report, the receipt ...

What are Holika Dahan 2025 puja vidhi and samagri? Holika Dahan celebrations begin at night with a sacred bonfire, symbolising the victory of good over evil. Hindus gather with family, friends ...

Offering puja items: The bonfire is worshipped with holy water (Gangajal), kumkum, flowers, and turmeric, seeking divine blessings. Lighting the fire: The bonfire is lit while chanting sacred ...