Discover the fabric of local legends that makes up the unique identity of Kolkata. Told with history and culture, these stories reflect the distinct nature of the city and its multifaceted heritage ...

When she began to paint and develop her aesthetics, Mukhopadhyay found that her art was emerging from “traditional Indian aesthetics, inspired by folk art, such as the Kalighat paintings ... She could ...

Durga Ashtami, celebrated on April 5, 2025, during Chaitra Navratri, is a day for worshipping Goddess Durga, particularly the form Mahagauri. Observances include Kanya Pujan, honoring young girls ...

Navratri is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga's triumph over evil. Each of the nine days honors different forms of the goddess, symbolizing various aspects of feminine divine energy.

Durga Ashtami, also known as Maha Ashtami, is one of the most significant days during the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival. This sacred day honors the strength, purity, and spiritual power of ...

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 ...

An early painting by the famed Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, thought lost since the 1930s, is on view for the first time since its recent rediscovery. The portrait of Prince William Nii Nortey ...

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 ...

A sacred nine-day event known as Chaitra Navratri is devoted to the nine incarnations of Maa Durga, which are collectively referred to as Navadurga. The festival of Chaitra Navratri, which is ...

Chaitra Navratri is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Observed during the Hindu month of Chaitra, this festival signifies the triumph of good over evil.