Rajeev Kumar connected with the officers via video conference, along with him were additional director-general of police (law ...

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 ...

This year, efforts were made to resolve the conflict and organise the puja jointly at a single pandal. A fortnight back, a meeting was also held between members of the two committees in this ...

adorn puja pandals. Last year, Cuttack’s Rupa Tarakasi was granted a GI (Geographical Indication) tag, with the Odisha government pledging to make Odisha the ‘Tarakasi hub’ of India.

It takes us 65 days to create the idol. The idol is made at the pandal site. That is the reason why we organise the puja so early. Also, the mechanism and trolley used for immersing clay idols are ...

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 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 ...

Sandhi Puja: On the eighth day, or Ashtami, Sandhi Puja is performed at the juncture of Ashtami and Navami Tithi. Kanya Pujan: Many devotees observe Kanya Pujan, a ritual where young girls ...

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 ...

Day 1 of Chaitra Navratri begins with worshipping Goddess Shailputri and wearing the colour orange; it is believed that wearing specific colours associated with the day brings good luck. Maa ...