During Durga Puja, the demand for petrol skyrockets in Kolkata. The streets are filled with processions, pandals (elaborately decorated temporary structures), and immersions of beautifully crafted ...

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 ...

BALASORE: Tensions flared up in Gopinathpur village under Bhograi block here after unidentified miscreants reportedly vandalised at least 10 unfinished clay idols of Goddess Durga and other ...

Ranchi: Chaiti Durga Puja celebrations commenced on Sunday with the kalash sthapna ceremony, marking the start of the nine-day festivities. Devotees across the city performed the ritual in their ...

As early as March, the city’s artisans begin preparations for the Durga Puja season in October-November, when grand chandi medhas (silver filigree tableaux) adorn puja pandals. Last year ...

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 ...

Sandhi Puja is performed at the juncture of Ashtami and Navami Tithi. Kanya Pujan: Many devotees observe Kanya Pujan, a ritual where young girls symbolise Goddess Durga and are worshipped and ...

Chaitra Navratri 2025: Devotees keep an image of NavDurga in their home temples to celebrate Goddess Durga on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri.(Pexels) Chaitra Navratri, one of the most-awaited ...

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 ...

The auspicious stretch of Chaitra Navratri having commenced yesterday, know what not to indulge in during this much-awaited 9-day holy stretch While faith and how you pay your obeisance to God is ...