Kolkata/Chandernagore: At least one city Durga Puja pandal has decided to make ‘Space' the theme of this year's Durga Puja, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

1. Begin your day with an early morning bath. 2. Clean your home, especially the puja area where the altar will be set. 3. Place an idol of Vishnu along with a Shree Yantra to represent Lakshmi.

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 ...

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 ...

Rourkela: In a heartbreaking incident, a 12-year-old boy was charred to death after a fire broke out in a puja pandal in Rourkela this afternoon. The victim, identified as Badal Moharana, was playing ...

Even the ephemeral art of puja installations, represented by the noted theme puja artist Pradip Das, was brought out of its religious framework. Many exhibitions and performances that reflected on ...

Pandals are being erected to accommodate 10,000 worshippers, with designated sections for women and provisions for ablution. “Law-enforcing agencies are ready to ensure security,” he said.

A devastating fire at a Durga Puja pandal in Rourkela, Sundargarh district, claimed a young boy's life. Officials are investigating the cause while emphasizing improved safety measures. A ...