A season of Puja politics begins in West Bengal
1 year, 2 months ago

A season of Puja politics begins in West Bengal

The Hindu  

With Mahalaya being observed across West Bengal on Saturday, the Durga Puja festival in the State has begun and the next few days will not only mark the onset of festivities but also subtle politics centred around the cultural extravaganza. From honorarium to community Durga Puja pandals, to the themes around the Puja, bonus to contractual employees, the literature sold at the puja pandals and a Puja carnival to mark the conclusion, the grand spectacle in West Bengal has over the past several years ceased to be only a religious and cultural phenomenon. On August 22, when West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a hike in the cash incentive to community Durga Puja Pandals in the State, she had expressed apprehension that some might challenge the government decision before the Calcutta High Court. This festival season Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has started inaugurating the Durga Puja pandals virtually from October 12, because she is recovering from a knee injury and largely remaining indoors. The political connection between the community Durga Pujas and the ruling party is hard to miss with Trinamool Congress leaders particularly MLAs and Ministers associated with high profile Durga Puja as patrons.

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Hallowali

Times of India  

Bachi Karkaria's Erratica and its cheeky sign-off character, Alec Smart, have had a growing league of followers since 1994 when the column began in the Metropolis on Saturday. ‘The East is Red’-tongued: Kali puja has to be on Kartik Amavasya, which too has fallen on this day. North Calcutta’s scary Kali puja pandals were a planet, not just a few …

Bengalis' Deep Connection with Goddess Kali on Diwali
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Bengalis' Deep Connection with Goddess Kali on Diwali

Hindustan Times  

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Hindu festival in Bangladesh under tight security following attacks
2 months, 1 week ago

Hindu festival in Bangladesh under tight security following attacks

LA Times  

Schoolteacher Supriya Sarker is glad to celebrate Bangladesh’s largest Hindu festival of Durga Puja but says the festivities would be more jubilant without the fear and violence that overshadow this year’s event. This is our country, we want to live here peacefully with our Muslim brothers and sisters and others without discrimination or intimidation.” Her concern comes as the country’s …

Water's Embrace: A Symphony of Creativity in Kolkata's Durga Puja Pandal
2 months, 1 week ago

Water's Embrace: A Symphony of Creativity in Kolkata's Durga Puja Pandal

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata's raindrop-themed Durga Puja pandal has captured hearts online with its innovative design. The pandal features an array of utensils placed in a pit to collect water droplets, creating a captivating sound that enhances the immersive experience for festival-goers. The viral video has garnered significant attention, with internet users expressing their admiration and appreciation for the unique and creative pandal.

This Durga Puja, Noida pandals pay homage to Kolkata rape victim
2 months, 2 weeks ago

This Durga Puja, Noida pandals pay homage to Kolkata rape victim

Hindustan Times  

Gautam Budh Nagar district is all geared up to usher in Durga Puja festivities from Thursday, with leading Durga Puja committees dedicating their pandal themes to pay homage to the Kolkata rape and murder case victim while also highlighting women empowerment and the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Bengal. We will treat this year’s Durga Puja to throw light …

Night-long protests over doctor's murder mark Mahalaya ahead of Durga Puja
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Night-long protests over doctor's murder mark Mahalaya ahead of Durga Puja

The Hindu  

Protesting the rape and murder of the R.G. Kar hospital doctor, night-long demonstrations were held across West Bengal on the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya, which marks the beginning of the festive season with Durga Puja barely six days away. A large number of women took part in the protests that were held at Ruby Crossing, outside the Academy of Fine …

Women’s empowerment at heart of Delhi’s Durga Puja this year
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Women’s empowerment at heart of Delhi’s Durga Puja this year

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Artisans give final touches to statues of deity Durga at CR Park. “Women empowerment is the central theme of this year’s puja, in light of the RG Kar Hospital case and we want to spread the message, using the high footfall at pandals,” Prodip Ganguly, general secretary of the Chittaranjan Park Kali Mandir Durga Puja Samiti, said. “We …

Durga Puja 2024: Top Durga Pandals In Delhi To Visit And Celebrate This Festival
3 months ago

Durga Puja 2024: Top Durga Pandals In Delhi To Visit And Celebrate This Festival

ABP News  

Durga Puja 2024: Durga Puja is celebrated in the month of Ashwin. Here are some famous pandals in Delhi to witness the vibrant festival of Durga Puja: Mela Ground, C.R. Kashmiri Gate: Known as Delhi's oldest Durga Puja, the Kashmiri Gate pandal, currently held at the Bengali Sr Sec School on Alipur Road, traces its origins to 1910 as a …

West Bengal Artist Makes Jewellery On Violence Against Women To Seek Justice For Kolkata Rape Victim
3 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal Artist Makes Jewellery On Violence Against Women To Seek Justice For Kolkata Rape Victim

News 18  

The recent horrifying and spine-chilling RG Kar Hospital rape case has the country’s undivided attention. Now, it has been anticipated that this year, many Durga Puja pandals would reflect the protest centred around the incident. As per reports, various artists and puja organisers have already chosen different forms and crafts of protest and seeking justice for Abhaya. For this year’s …

Famed idol sculptors of Kolkata’s Kumartuli face mounting losses amid dampened Puja spirits and ongoing protests
3 months, 1 week ago

Famed idol sculptors of Kolkata’s Kumartuli face mounting losses amid dampened Puja spirits and ongoing protests

The Hindu  

In Kumartuli, north Kolkata’s famed idol sculpting colony, action and adrenaline are high as workers amp up work to complete their final orders for Durga Puja. Kakoli Pal, one of the few female idol sculptors in the colony, notes that the sales at Kumartuli have taken a hit as month-long agitations grip people across the State following the doctor’s heinous …

Durga Puja committees reject Mamata govt's festival grants in protest over Kolkata rape-murder case
4 months ago

Durga Puja committees reject Mamata govt's festival grants in protest over Kolkata rape-murder case

India TV News  

The brutal rape and murder of a trainee female doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9 has sent shockwaves across the nation, igniting state-wide protests and raising serious questions about the West Bengal government and state police's handling of the case. Now, the tragic incident has also cast a shadow over this year's Durga Puja …

One of Kolkata’s oldest public pujas is doing away with its ‘souvenir’ in a bid to go green
4 months, 3 weeks ago

One of Kolkata’s oldest public pujas is doing away with its ‘souvenir’ in a bid to go green

The Hindu  

One of Kolkata’s oldest and popular public Durga Pujas is turning environment-friendly this year by going completely digital and even dispensing with the all-important ‘souvenir’, the booklet that acknowledges sponsors and gives the schedule for rituals. Going completely biodegradable may not fit our budget at the moment, so we have decided to take baby steps towards preserving the environment by …

Mamata Banerjee hikes Durga Puja grant for clubs to ₹85,000; assures ₹1L next year
5 months ago

Mamata Banerjee hikes Durga Puja grant for clubs to ₹85,000; assures ₹1L next year

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday increased the state grant, for community clubs that organise Durga Puja across Bengal, from ₹70,000 to ₹85,000 each, with an assurance of ₹1 lakh next year. With around 40,000 Durga pujas held by community clubs across the state, including around 3,000 in Kolkata and its surrounding areas, the Trinamool Congress government will …

Durga Puja pandals’ themes in India range from Harry Potter to Manipur violence
1 year, 2 months ago

Durga Puja pandals’ themes in India range from Harry Potter to Manipur violence

Live Mint  

Durga Puja pandals across the country based on various themes ranging from Manipur violence to G-20 Summit have been drawing visitors and devotees in large numbers. A Durga Puja pandal in Bihar's Patna, themed on G20 Summit, is modelled on the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam at Delhi's Pragati Maidan is modelled on the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam at Delhi's Pragati Maidan, reported …

Durga Puja 2023 DCPCA Five-Day Divine Celebrations Begins In Chennai Chettinad Group Managing Director MAMR
1 year, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2023 DCPCA Five-Day Divine Celebrations Begins In Chennai Chettinad Group Managing Director MAMR

ABP News  

Amid the festive fervour that has gripped the nation, the Dakshin Chennai Prabasi Cultural Association joyously started commemoration of its 10th Durga Puja Celebrations at Illara Resort Lawn in Navalur, Chennai on Friday. The celebration drew a large number of people, with Chettinad Group Managing Director MAMR Muthiah attending the event as the chief guest. Chairman MAMR Muthiah commended the …

Durga Puja 2023: A Glimpse Of Durga Puja Celebrations In Krakow, Poland
1 year, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2023: A Glimpse Of Durga Puja Celebrations In Krakow, Poland

ABP News  

In the heart of picturesque Krakow, in Poland, the spirit of Bengal comes alive as the Krakow Bengalis' Association celebrates its 3rd Durga Puja. Bhog, Prasad And Delectable Delicacies: During these three days, the female members of the association work diligently to prepare bhog, an essential part of Durga Puja rituals. The celebrations culminate with a grand farewell lunch where …

Durga Puja 2023: Rituals That Make This Festival Memorable
1 year, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2023: Rituals That Make This Festival Memorable

ABP News  

Durga Puja is deeply intertwined with the cultural fabric of Bengal, embodying the very essence of the state's age-old traditions. Bodhon Bodhon, the invocation of Goddess Durga, holds a pivotal place in Durga Puja rituals. On Ashtami, Kumari Puja is performed, where young girls symbolize the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Sandhi Puja Sandhi Puja holds immense significance in the …

West Bengal govt asks Kolkata Metro to ensure trains till midnight during Durga Puja | Details
1 year, 2 months ago

West Bengal govt asks Kolkata Metro to ensure trains till midnight during Durga Puja | Details

India TV News  

The Metro Railway Kolkata authorities were asked to keep the train services running till midnight on October 27 in order to facilitate smooth movement of commuters for the ‘Durga Puja Carnival’ on that day, an official said. As a large number of people are expected to attend the carnival on Red Road here, the special commissioner of the Transport Department …

How Kolkata Pandal Made Puchka-themed Durga Puja Celebration Come Alive: Here's Everything to Know
1 year, 2 months ago

How Kolkata Pandal Made Puchka-themed Durga Puja Celebration Come Alive: Here's Everything to Know

News 18  

Following the viral video showcasing a Durga Puja pandal embellished with Puchkas in Calcutta, there has been a wave of astonishment sparked by this unique concept. From Puchkas to Dona plates, and even traditional rolling pins adorning the premises, this pandal has become the centre of attention, seamlessly integrating the renowned street food into the state’s cherished festival. To explore …

Uncovering the Enigmatic Charms of Durga Puja and Navratri: A Journey into India’s Cultural Marvels
1 year, 2 months ago

Uncovering the Enigmatic Charms of Durga Puja and Navratri: A Journey into India’s Cultural Marvels

The Hindu  

The Towering Durga Deity: Kolkata boasts the world’s tallest Durga idol, soaring above 90 feet in some instances. Navratri’s Nine Goddess Incarnations: Navratri venerates the nine distinct forms or avatars of Goddess Durga over nine nights, each embodying unique symbolism and attributes. Durga Puja’s Global Outreach: Durga Puja knows no borders, with celebrations spanning the United States, the United Kingdom, …

Durga Puja calendar 2023: Significance, celebrations of each day of Durga Puja, rituals and all you need to know
1 year, 2 months ago

Durga Puja calendar 2023: Significance, celebrations of each day of Durga Puja, rituals and all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Durga Puja, the auspicious Hindu festival, is just around the corner. Durga Puja calendar 2023: Significance, celebrations, puja rituals and more Significance and celebrations of each day of Durga Puja This year the auspicious festival of Durga Puja will be celebrated with much pomp and fanfare from October 20 to October 24. Durga Puja Day 2: Saptami Saptami, also known …

This Durga puja pandal in Prayagraj guarantees nostalgia!
1 year, 2 months ago

This Durga puja pandal in Prayagraj guarantees nostalgia!

Hindustan Times  

Reminiscing the period when the telecast of epics like Ramayan and Mahabharat kept people glued to their black and white television sets, and way beyond, the era of bioscope, the Durga puja barwari of Kareli here will take back the devotees to the bitter-sweet memories of their innocent childhood. Durga Puja committee’s president Pradip Kumar Dutta said Kareli Durga Puja …

Durga Puja 2023: This state declares 10-day vacation for schools. Details here
1 year, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2023: This state declares 10-day vacation for schools. Details here

Live Mint  

On the occasion of Durga Puja, the Odisha government has declared a 10-day vacation for schools from October 20. In separate news, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a ₹5,300 Durga Puja bonus for civic volunteers of the West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police, and ASHA workers employed under the health department. The Hindu festival of Durga Puja, …

Durga Puja 2023: When is Durga Puja? Find out the dates, puja timings, complete 5-day calendar, and all you need to know
1 year, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2023: When is Durga Puja? Find out the dates, puja timings, complete 5-day calendar, and all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

The auspicious Hindu festival of Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsav, is right around the corner. If you and your loved ones celebrate Durga Puja, here's all you need to know about the date of the festival, puja timings, the five-day calendar, and more. Durga Puja 2022 Calendar: Mahalaya - October 14, Saturday Maha Shashthi - October 20, Friday Maha …

COUNTER CULTURE | Why do we want to militarise our gods?
1 year, 2 months ago

COUNTER CULTURE | Why do we want to militarise our gods?

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 05, 2023 11:00 IST - 6 MINS READ As the monsoon recedes with a thunderous clap, Khetwadi, a neighbourhood in South Mumbai, bursts into a chaotic celebratory din signalling the start of the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. This is one edition of the idealised vision that Bal Gangadhar Tilak had in the late 19th century, to usher in …

Ronaldinho confirms Kolkata visit in mid-October to unveil Durga Puja pandal with Messi statue
1 year, 2 months ago

Ronaldinho confirms Kolkata visit in mid-October to unveil Durga Puja pandal with Messi statue

The Hindu  

Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho will make his maiden visit to Kolkata ahead of Durga Puja and will participate in many charitable, sporting and cultural activities including inaugurating a Durga Puja pandal, where a 75-feet statue of Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi has been constructed. “Hello Everybody, I will be doing my maiden trip to Kolkata this mid-October and …

Bengal: Grand Preparations Begin For Howrah’s ‘Loot’ Kali Puja
2 years, 2 months ago

Bengal: Grand Preparations Begin For Howrah’s ‘Loot’ Kali Puja

News 18  

As Kali Puja is around the corner in West Bengal, people are gearing up for the famous “loot Kali” puja in Howrah’s Sahapur. The puja is celebrated as a festival and follows up on the traditions and customs started by the dacoits in the village of Sahapur. Locals say that Sahapur was once dominated by dacoits who started organizing this …

Mominpore: Islamists wanted to stop Lakshmi Puja before Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi
2 years, 2 months ago

Mominpore: Islamists wanted to stop Lakshmi Puja before Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi

Op India  

The Hindu community in the Mominpore locality of Kolkata in West Bengal was attacked by Islamists on Sunday, coinciding with the Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi celebrations. There are small pockets where Hindus live.” He stated that a Durga Puja pandal, located close to the Jnan Chandra Ghosh Polytechnic college, was the primary target of the Islamists. pic.twitter.com/hdNCd5wpLg — Amit Malviya October 9, 2022 …

Sharad Purnima 2022: Date, History and Significance of Kojagari Puja
2 years, 2 months ago

Sharad Purnima 2022: Date, History and Significance of Kojagari Puja

News 18  

HAPPY SHARAD PURNIMA 2022: Following the Durga Puja, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja is an important festival in the eastern parts of the country, in the states of West Bengal, Assam and Odisha. In rest parts of the country, Kojagari Puja or the Bengal Lakshmi Puja is known by the name of Sharad Purnima, and is celebrated on Amavasya Tithi during Diwali. …

Durga Puja 2022: History and Significance of 10 Weapons of the Maa Durga
2 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2022: History and Significance of 10 Weapons of the Maa Durga

News 18  

DURGA PUJA 2022: One of the grandest festivals of the country, Durga Puja is being celebrated across the country. IN PICS | Happy Durga Puja 2022 Wishes, Images, Quotes, Messages, and WhatsApp Status to Share Durga Puja is also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava. DURGA PUJA 2022 DATES Maha Shashsti: October 1 Maha Saptami: October 2 Maha Ashtami: October 3 …

Happy Durga Puja 2022: Best Shubho Pujo Wishes, SMS, Quotes, Messages, Photos, Facebook and WhatsApp Status in English, Hindi, Bengali
2 years, 2 months ago

Happy Durga Puja 2022: Best Shubho Pujo Wishes, SMS, Quotes, Messages, Photos, Facebook and WhatsApp Status in English, Hindi, Bengali

News 18  

HAPPY DURGA PUJA 2022 WISHES QUOTES, STATUS, MESSAGES: Durga Puja is one of the most auspicious festivals of the Hindu community. HAPPY DURGA PUJA 2022 WISHES IN BENGALI: 6. HAPPY DURGA PUJA 2022 WISHES IN HINDI: 8. Happy Durga Puja 2022 IN PICS | Happy Durga Puja 2022 Wishes, Images, Quotes, Messages, and WhatsApp Status to Share 9.

Happy Durga Puja: Here's how B-town celebs are celebrating the festival
2 years, 2 months ago

Happy Durga Puja: Here's how B-town celebs are celebrating the festival

Firstpost  

People in every corner of the country are immersed in the fervour of Durga Puja. Bollywood stars like Jaya Bachchan, Kajol and family, Rani Mukerji and Brahmastra team including Ranbir Kapoor, Mouni Roy, and filmmaker Ayan Mukerji were seen in attendance. The actress not only sought blessings and prayed for health and happiness, but was Rani Mukerji Kajol’s cousin and …

Durga Puja 2022 Festivities Contributing To Transactions Over Rs 40,000 Cr, Employing 3 Lakh People: Stakeholders
2 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2022 Festivities Contributing To Transactions Over Rs 40,000 Cr, Employing 3 Lakh People: Stakeholders

ABP News  

New Delhi: The festivities of Durga Puja in West Bengal besides bringing joyous fervour are a grand economic affair involving transactions of at least Rs 40,000 crore, creating employment opportunities for around three lakh people. "The grandeur around the festival involves transactions of not less than Rs 40,000 crore and provides employment to at least two-three lakh people across the …

Durga Puja 2022: Home-Based Businesses Are New Festival Shopping Destinations In Kolkata
2 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2022: Home-Based Businesses Are New Festival Shopping Destinations In Kolkata

ABP News  

With more than 40,000 community Durga Pujas being organised across West Bengal, 3,000 of them in capital Kolkata, the festival is not just a religious affair in the state. In Bengal, Durga Puja sees a dash of economic activities for around three to four months every year, involving transactions of at least ₹40,000 crore, and creates employment opportunities for around …

New York city mayor joins Durga Puja celebrations with Bengali community | Photos here
2 years, 2 months ago

New York city mayor joins Durga Puja celebrations with Bengali community | Photos here

Hindustan Times  

New York mayor Eric Adams on Sunday attended Durga Puja celebrations of the city’s Bengali community. Adam was joined by New York City's deputy commissioner for International Affairs Dilip Chauhan. Sharing a couple of pictures on his Twitter account, he wrote, "Durga Puja celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Last month, Adams had attended Ganesh Rathyatra festivities at the …

Durga Puja festivities return to Bhubaneswar in full glory after 2-year Covid hiatus | Pics
2 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja festivities return to Bhubaneswar in full glory after 2-year Covid hiatus | Pics

India Today  

After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, Durga Puja festivities are back in full swing in Bhubaneswar. From Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir to Delhi’s Akshardham Temple and Russia’s Heritage Museum, puja committees in Bhubaneswar have come up with innovative themed Durga Puja pandals, to attract pandal-hoppers. In a conversation with Aaj Tak, Rasulgarh Puja Committee member Prashant Kumar said, …

Understanding the Durga Puja economy
2 years, 2 months ago

Understanding the Durga Puja economy

The Hindu  

There is added enthusiasm in the celebration of Kolkata’s Durga Puja after its inclusion as the 14th entry from India in UNESCO’s ‘Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’ last December. A 2013 ASSOCHAM study estimated the size of the Durga Puja industry at ₹25,000 crore, around 3.7% of West Bengal’s GDP at that time. A recent British Council …

Durga pooja is celebration time for Bengalis
2 years, 2 months ago

Durga pooja is celebration time for Bengalis

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Navaratri, celebrated as Durga Pujo by Bengalis is a festival of food, spirituality and welcoming goddess Durga to the mother's house with her children. "The sixth day is auspicious as goddess Durga is welcomed home with colours and various food items. It is said that before killing Mahishasura, Goddess Durga performed this dance to gain more strength. Ayushi Mazumdar, …

Musicians share what Durga Puja means to them!
2 years, 2 months ago

Musicians share what Durga Puja means to them!

Hindustan Times  

It’s that time of the year when the city is embellished with Durga Puja pandals and people are set for revelry with their best ensembles in place. Dr Palash Sen, Shaan and Nikhita Gandhi Shaan Shaan Like any Bengali, Durga Puja has always been a special time of the year for me. Nikhita Gandhi Nikhita Gandhi Durga Puja is one …

After Vatican City, Durga among sex workers: Bengalis show religion not a narrow path | Views
2 years, 2 months ago

After Vatican City, Durga among sex workers: Bengalis show religion not a narrow path | Views

India Today  

It's that time of the year when Kolkata gears up for her biggest festival. This time they found Maa Durga in Vatican City’s St Peter's Basilica. One of the most talked about Durga pandals is in Mohammad Ali Park, which is a major attraction for its traditional idol and its chandelier work. The beauty of the festival is that, so …

Durga Puja 2022: Interesting facts and rituals of festival
2 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2022: Interesting facts and rituals of festival

Firstpost  

he festival is primarily celebrated in the states of Assam, Tripura, West Bengal, Odisha, and Bihar. After defeating the demon in the cosmic world, it is believed that Goddess Durga visits Earth with her family Celebrated with grandeur, Durga Puja is one of the most popular festivals of the country. After defeating the demon in the cosmic world, it is …

Bengaluru gears up for Durga Puja 2022 celebrations
2 years, 2 months ago

Bengaluru gears up for Durga Puja 2022 celebrations

The Hindu  

It is that time of the year when the city witnesses the sprouting of ornate pandals, surrounded by a swarm of people in traditional red-and-white sarees, exchanging lip-smacking milk sweets and savouries. The numerous Bengali associations in Bengaluru are preparing for an uncurbed celebration of Durga Puja after two years of restrained festivities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pujo celebration …

Why is Durga Puja the most anticipated festival of the year?
2 years, 2 months ago

Why is Durga Puja the most anticipated festival of the year?

The Hindu  

The festival of Durga Puja honours the goddess Durga’s triumph over the demon ruler Mahishasura. We’ve compiled a list of the things that make pandal hopping so much fun during Durga Puja: ● Themes Every year, each Durga Pandal has a unique, distinct concept. Intriguing Durga Pandal themes: Bhageer Maa Burj Khalifa War Global Warming Covid 19 Pandemic Mayer Haate …

Durga Puja 2022: A Look At Sharadiya Celebrations Outside West Bengal
2 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2022: A Look At Sharadiya Celebrations Outside West Bengal

ABP News  

When we think about Durga Puja, the first place that springs to our mind is undoubtedly Bengal, which is well-known for its magnificent Durga Puja pandals and celebrations. Apart from the usual fun, food, and celebrations connected with Durga Puja, people of Mumbai may look forward to book fairs, theatre festivals, music performances, dance recitals, and other events this year. …

Durga Puja 2022: The Best-known Pandals in Kolkata to Explore This Year
2 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2022: The Best-known Pandals in Kolkata to Explore This Year

News 18  

Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata have fresh themes every year that are each distinctive and creative each in their own way. Singhi Park: The South Kolkata Durga Puja Singhi Park Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee has chosen to honor Narayan Debnath and the enduring personalities he created in its 81st year. Santosh Mitra Square: One of Kolkata’s busiest Durga Puja pandals …

What makes Durga Puja so special for Bengalis?
2 years, 2 months ago

What makes Durga Puja so special for Bengalis?

India Today  

The moment a Bengali is introduced to a group of people outside Bengal, the first thing they are asked about is Durga Puja. One of the biggest festivals in Bengal, Durga Puja, is a huge carnival for which every Bengali waits eagerly. ESSENCE OF DURGA PUJA Apart from the sublime fragrance of Shiuli flowers, the true spirit of Durga Puja …

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Plays Dhak At Inauguration Of Durga Puja In Kolkata
2 years, 2 months ago

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Plays Dhak At Inauguration Of Durga Puja In Kolkata

ABP News  

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee played the 'dhak' at the inauguration of the community Durga Puja in Kolkata on Wednesday to kick off the festivities. #WATCH | West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee played a dhak during the inauguration of Suruchi Sangha Puja Pandal in Kolkata earlier today. #DurgaPuja pic.twitter.com/W5ciwCR3Fd — ANI September 28, 2022 This year, the …

This Kolkata Durga Puja pandal organised Chandipath in English on Mahalaya. Viral video
2 years, 2 months ago

This Kolkata Durga Puja pandal organised Chandipath in English on Mahalaya. Viral video

India Today  

There’s a first time for everything. On September 25, during Mahalaya, a puja committee in Kudghat organised a special recitation of Chandipath in English! After two years of dull Puja celebrations due to Covid protocols, people were ready to celebrate Durga Puja in a grand way in 2022. Watch the video here: Every year on Mahalaya, All India Radio broadcasts …

Here are 5 unique Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata you can't miss out on | See Pics
2 years, 2 months ago

Here are 5 unique Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata you can't miss out on | See Pics

India Today  

As the Durga Puja festivities have already begun in Kolkata, the city is all decked up in vibrant colours, sparkling lights, housing hundreds of thematic and colourful pandals, which are attracting a huge number of crowds. As for visiting these hatke pandals in Kolkata, we bring to you 5 unique Durga Pujo pandals that you can't miss out on. As …

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