Mahalaya, Durga Puja
Mahalaya 2024: Date, Rituals, Significance, and Durga Puja Calendar
Mahalaya marks the official beginning of Durga Puja festivities, signalling the arrival of Goddess Durga to Earth.
Mahalaya to Vijaya Dashami: What this year’s Durga Puja predicts
Durga Puja, an annual Hindu festival, celebrates the divine force “Shakti” embodied in Goddess Durga. This year, Mahalaya falls on 2 October, marking the start of Devi Paksha. Durga arrives on 3 October by palanquin,
Mahalaya and Durga Puja traffic restrictions announced by Kolkata Police
Kolkata Police enforce traffic restrictions on goods vehicles and key routes during Mahalaya and Durga Puja to ensure smooth movement and public safety.
PM greets on Mahalaya ahead of Durga Puja
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted people on the occasion of Mahalaya, which is observed before the start of Durga Puja. He said in a social media post, “Shubho Mahalaya! As Durga Puja approaches,
Understanding the tradition: How soil from brothels becomes sacred in Kolkata’s Durga Puja
Every year in India’s megacity Kolkata, the world’s oldest trade gets fleeting respect from an ancient custom — when soil outside brothels is
Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker to visit Kolkata during Durga Puja 2024
Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker is set to experience the grandeur of Durga Puja in Kolkata for the first time since her historic Paris 2024 campaign. The star shooter will also inspire young athletes and promote women's empowerment during her visit.
Durga Puja 2024: When is Ashtami, Navami? Complete calendar and essential dates you need to know
Durga Puja is celebrated in the month of Ashvin, for five days. Here's everything you need to know about important dates.
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Can't celebrate Durga Puja while others are still suffering: Apu Biswas
Shubho Mahalaya, the most significant religious festival for Bengali Sanatan (Hindu) practitioners, marks the auspicious ...
Mahalaya Amavasya 2024: Date, Timings, Puja Rituals, History, And Significance Explained
Know the date, timing, puja rituals, history, and significance of this auspicious Hindu festival honoring ancestors ...
Night-long protests over doctor's murder mark Mahalaya ahead of Durga Puja
Protesting the rape and murder of the R.G. Kar hospital doctor, night-long demonstrations were held across West Bengal on the ...
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4 Key Differences Between Navratri & Durga Puja
The nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped on the nine days of Navratri whereas Durga Puja celebrates the victory of ...
Chants of Mahishasura Mardini echo as Durga Puja kicks off in Lucknow
The auspicious day of Mahalaya, which marks the beginning of Durga Puja festivities in the city, was celebrated with much ...
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Why are Goddess Durga's eyes painted on Mahalaya?
The soulful act of painting Durga's eyes on Mahalaya brings the goddess to life, marking the true beginning of Durga Puja.
Durga To You: ‘It Is Our Essence Of Life’ Reflects Rituparna Sengupta - EXCLUSIVE
As vibrant cerulean skies adorn Kolkata, sprinkled with tufts of clouds reminiscent of fairy tale cotton candy, the city ...