Kolkata is not just a city, it is an emotion. Yes, time and again we have heard this phrase. India’s ‘City of Joy’ moves at its own pace. For those born and raised here, the feeling is different from ...

Kolkata is not just a city; it is a teacher, a muse, a constant companion. It taught me to dream big but stay grounded, writes Harsh Goenka ...

If you’re planning a trip here, go between October to February to explore the best of everything, including Durga Puja, if ...

The Calcutta High Court directed police to ensure security for Saraswati Puja at Jogesh Chandra Law College, following student complaints of interference by outsiders. Listen to Story Calcutta HC ...

Made of bamboo, jute, thermocol, and paper, this Saraswati Puja in a small town of West Bengal will boast ... Story continues below this ad In the past in West Bengal — in Deshapriya Park of Kolkata ...

The enduring tradition of Saraswati Puja has encountered opposition at a Kolkata college, igniting a controversy that has drawn the attention of West Bengal Speaker Biman Banerjee. Known for his legal ...

The colour yellow is an important part of the celebration, holding deep meaning in both spiritual and cultural contexts during Saraswati Puja. Shweta Singh Updated : Jan 31, 2025, 06:41 PM IST Basant ...

If you’re hosting Saraswati Puja at home, it can indeed get quite hectic ... This Basant Panchami, enjoy a hearty meal with your loved ones by ordering from Kolkata’s talented home chefs, who have ...

Basant Panchami 2025 marks the celebration of Saraswati Puja, but why do Bengalis avoid eating ber (jujubes) before the ritual? Explore the spiritual and cultural reasons behind this unique tradition ...

Food holds a significant place in Saraswati Puja, as it is not only offered to the goddess as prasad but is also considered a symbol of community unity. The traditional prasad offerings include ...

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The Indian jujube or ber holds a special significance during Basant Panchami celebrations as they are offered to goddess Saraswati during Saraswati Puja. This antioxidant-rich fruit also holds a ...