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 a Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav by using large statues of Ganesha that would, as Robert L. Brown writes, bridge “the gap between Brahmins and non-Brahmins” and present a unified Hindu front against the colonial powers who had banned large public assemblies because of political anxiety. In his book Muscular India: Masculinity, Mobility & The New Middle Class, Michiel Baas writes about how, in the past decade, “the lean, muscular, ideal body type has emerged among middle-class Indian men” thanks to Shah Rukh Khan’s ab-reveal in the song “Dard-e-Disco”, Aamir Khan’s sculpted look in Ghajini, and the launch of the Indian edition of Men’s Health magazine. Every year, the Durga Puja pandals are photographed and archived, the images carted around the Internet, not just for their ingenuousness but also for their beauty. Take, for example, the Van Gogh Durga last year, the smudged swirls of Gogh’s painterly strokes recreated by pressing reams of rolled cloth next to each other.

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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.

Vikhroli Durga pandal to bring in festivities merging tradition with inclusivity
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikhroli Durga pandal to bring in festivities merging tradition with inclusivity

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Durga puja committees across the country have been making an attempt to promote an all-inclusive Sindoor Khela on Vijayadashmi – the last day of the festivities -- for nearly a decade now, and this year, the Vikhroli Bengali Association has decided to imbibe this shift from tradition in its 59th year. The all-inclusive Sindoor Khela is a modern twist …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Protect the ethos of a multicultural India
2 years, 2 months ago

Protect the ethos of a multicultural India

Hindustan Times  

The Navratri season of festivities in some parts of western and central India has been somewhat marred this year by an unnecessary controversy after local Hindu groups objected to the entry of Muslim men in pandals during Garba celebrations. The groups alleged that the men tried to hide their religious identity to enter the pandals, caused disturbances during religious ceremonies, …

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, …

Durga Puja 2022: Ritabhari Chakraborty Says She’s Inspired by the Goddess’ Nurturing Spirit
2 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2022: Ritabhari Chakraborty Says She’s Inspired by the Goddess’ Nurturing Spirit

News 18  

Having started her career with a television show, actor Ritabhari Chakraborty has become one of the most credible names in the Bengali film industry today. Navami was the day when my dance teacher would take all of us for pandal hopping because maa wasn’t someone who would actively take part in all these things. The best part is getting to …

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 …

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 …

Durga Puja: THIS pandal in Kolkata is celebrating 75 years of Independence with commemorative coins
2 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja: THIS pandal in Kolkata is celebrating 75 years of Independence with commemorative coins

India TV News  

Durga Puja: The festive season in India has already begun on September 26. Durga Puja of Kolkata is world famous and it was also included in UNESCO's representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2021. Every year, Kolkata brings a new theme to Durga Puja pandals, which are unique and innovative in their own way. In keeping …

Kolkata set to welcome Goddess Durga in 'Vatican City'-themed pandal
2 years, 3 months ago

Kolkata set to welcome Goddess Durga in 'Vatican City'-themed pandal

India Today  

With Durga Puja around the corner, preparations for the festival are in full swing in West Bengal's Kolkata. The pandals of Kolkata bring new puja themes every year which are unique and innovative in their own way and devotees get to witness various themed Durga puja in the city. Photo: ANI Sreebhumi Sporting Club, which is known for its innovative …

Durga Puja Celebrations 2022: Rituals That Make Durga Puja Special
2 years, 3 months ago

Durga Puja Celebrations 2022: Rituals That Make Durga Puja Special

ABP News  

New Delhi: Durga Puja is synonymous with Bengal; it is the essence that completes the state's age-old customs. Kumari Puja Kumari Puja, also known as Kanya Puja or Kumarika Puja, is an important ceremony performed during Durga Puja. On Ashtami, Kumari Puja is performed, in which young girls are worshipped, who symbolise the nine forms of Goddess Durga. The little …

Kolkata comes up with 'pet-friendly' themed Durga Puja Pandal
2 years, 3 months ago

Kolkata comes up with 'pet-friendly' themed Durga Puja Pandal

Hindustan Times  

As the festival of Durga Puja is nearing, people are coming ahead with one creative idea after the other. A similar example was seen in North Kolkata's Bidhan Sarani Atlas Club which came up with the first of its kind 'Pet-friendly' Puja Pandal. Kolkata comes up with 'pet-friendly' themed Durga Puja Pandal In the idol, the 'Asur' was replaced by …

Delhi Durga Puja: Colonial-Era Kolkata Houses, Environment Friendly Idols Ready to Greet Revellers
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Durga Puja: Colonial-Era Kolkata Houses, Environment Friendly Idols Ready to Greet Revellers

News 18  

Want a glimpse of colonial-era houses of Kolkata this Durga puja? Another Durga puja organising committee in the city is making an eco-friendly pandal with cardboards, wooden disposable spoons and rice husk. Saurav Chakraborty, the secretary of the Durga puja committee at Chittaranjan Park’s cooperative ground, said, “The pandal will look like a traditional house of Kolkata. Rakesh Dey, the …

Landmark Durga Puja for transgender community
2 years, 3 months ago

Landmark Durga Puja for transgender community

The Hindu  

Kolkata’s transgender community is gearing up to celebrate its own Durga Puja for the fifth consecutive year. “During Durga Puja, transgender people prefer to remain hidden for fear of being ridiculed and bullied. That is why we decided to have our own Durga Puja,” Ranjita Sinha, director, Association of Transgender/Hijra in Bengal, told The Hindu. According to Ms. Sinha, since …

Mamata’s bonanza for Durga Puja organisers
2 years, 3 months ago

Mamata’s bonanza for Durga Puja organisers

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 08, 2022 11:00 IST West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s announcement of a Rs.258-crore grant to clubs organising Durga Puja festivities has once again exposed the Trinamool Congress’s propensity to play the religion card and flirt with a softer form of “majoritarianism” in an attempt to counter the BJP’s hardline Hindutva stand. On August 22, even as …

Durga Puja 2022 | Kolkata pulls out all stops to restore pre-pandemic festive shine
2 years, 3 months ago

Durga Puja 2022 | Kolkata pulls out all stops to restore pre-pandemic festive shine

The Hindu  

After two years of restraint, the City of Joy appears to be pulling out all stops to celebrate Durga Puja, which will be celebrated in the first week of October. What has sweetened this year’s festivities is the inclusion of Durga Puja in UNESCO’s list of “intangible cultural heritage”. “Having spent the past two years finishing my PhD and grieving …

The problematic Durga Puja push
2 years, 3 months ago

The problematic Durga Puja push

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent decision to increase the honorarium to puja committees organising community Durga Pujas has once again triggered a debate on the relationship between state and religion. Since 2018, when the Trinamool Congress government started giving ₹10,000 to each community Durga Puja club, the honorarium has increased to ₹60,000. For the last 11 years, Ms. …

Early Durga Puja celebration in West Bengal with a grand rally: Mamata Banerjee
2 years, 3 months ago

Early Durga Puja celebration in West Bengal with a grand rally: Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

With the ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ being included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the autumn festival started early with the State on Thursday with the West Bengal government organising a rally to celebrate the global recognition. UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Secretary Tim Curtis said that in inscribing Durga Puja in Kolkata on the list the intergovernmental committee for …

Kolkata’s Durga Puja now in UNESCO’s heritage list
3 years ago

Kolkata’s Durga Puja now in UNESCO’s heritage list

Live Mint  

West Bengal: Durga Puja in Kolkata has been inscribed on the UNESCO's 'Intangible Heritage list'. “Durga Puja in Kolkata has just been inscribed on the #IntangibleHeritage list,” UNESCO said in a tweet. Durga Puja is an annual festival celebrated in September or October, most notably in West Bengal's Kolkata, also in other parts of India. In the months preceding the …

Sheikh Hasina Warns of Tough Action Against Those Behind Durga Puja Attacks
3 years, 2 months ago

Sheikh Hasina Warns of Tough Action Against Those Behind Durga Puja Attacks

The Quint  

Videos that have gone viral on social media depict violent mobs demolishing Durga Puja sculptures and vandalising Hindu temples. Prime Minister Hasina said that this is "an era of technology and those involved in the incident will definitely be tracked down with the use of the technology", NDTV reported. The clashes began on Wednesday, 14 October, after rumours spread that …

Those who attacked Hindu temples, Durga Puja pandals will be punished, says Bangladesh PM Hasina
3 years, 2 months ago

Those who attacked Hindu temples, Durga Puja pandals will be punished, says Bangladesh PM Hasina

Firstpost  

She also urged India to remain vigilant against escalation of any communal violence Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday promised to bring justice and swift action against those responsible for the attacks on Hindu temples and Durga Puja celebrations in Comilla. At least four persons were killed in violence after some Hindu temples in Bangladesh were vandalised by unidentified Muslim …

India in talks with Bangladesh govt over violence in Chattogram's Durga puja pandals
3 years, 2 months ago

India in talks with Bangladesh govt over violence in Chattogram's Durga puja pandals

India Today  

India has been in 'close contact' with the Bangladesh government over incidents of violence at Durga Puja pandals following communal tension in Chattogram in the last few days, according to Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. Violence erupted after news spread on social media that the Quran was allegedly desecrated at a Durga Puja pandal near Nanuar Dighi lake …

“We will not worship if Muslims don’t want, but please save us”: From India to Bangladesh, how veto of violence works
3 years, 2 months ago

“We will not worship if Muslims don’t want, but please save us”: From India to Bangladesh, how veto of violence works

Op India  

The vibrant festival of Durga Puja, when Maa Durga descends on earth on Mahalaya, is celebrated with much fervour especially by Bengali Hindus. As Bengali Hindus from Bangladesh started celebrating Durga Puja, Muslim mobs vandalised at least 20 pandals and desecrated the idols. While the Hindus were being persecuted, killed, attacked and their faith being desecrated by Muslim mobs in …

Durga Puja or Mamata Puja?
3 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja or Mamata Puja?

India Today  

The Bengali intellectual or bhadralok, who once dreaded the prospect of a BJP assault on their cultural identity, are now cringing at the craven sycophancy Mamata Banerjee acolytes are displaying across West Bengal. The chief minister, her government’s policies and its various schemes are being exhibited across various Durga puja pandals, which attract teeming millions of pandal-hoppers during this festive …

Vandalisation of Durga Puja pandals in Bangladesh 'disturbing', in touch with authorities: MEA
3 years, 2 months ago

Vandalisation of Durga Puja pandals in Bangladesh 'disturbing', in touch with authorities: MEA

India Today  

Following media reports of vandalisation of Hindu temples and Durga Puja pandals by unidentified miscreants in Bangladesh, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said the government in the neighbouring country promptly reacted to ensure that the situation was under control. READ: Assam: Durga Puja celebration at a temple in no man’s land along India-Bangladesh border "We also understand that …

This Durga Puja pandal offers a slice of Gujarat in Kolkata. See pics
3 years, 2 months ago

This Durga Puja pandal offers a slice of Gujarat in Kolkata. See pics

India Today  

Ahiritola Sarbojonin Durga Puja Committee has recreated a portion of Ahmedabad's old city in a bid to sensitise people about heritage conservation. They say what binds Ahmedabad and north Kolkata is its old parts, heritage zones which are facing rapid destruction due to real estate. From colourful walls to stained glass windows, the pandal looks exactly like a set out …

Four priestesses conduct Durga Puja in 66 pally puja pandal in Kolkata
3 years, 2 months ago

Four priestesses conduct Durga Puja in 66 pally puja pandal in Kolkata

Op India  

Kolkata’s Durga Puja is one of the most beautiful festivals in the country. This year, the organisers of 66 Pally Durga Puja in Kolkata’s Rash Behari Avenue have defied a century-old stereotype by bringing in female priests to perform all of the rites. This is the first time they have held a Durga Puja with a theme ‘Mayer Haate Mayer …

The best of Durga Puja 2021 pandals in Kolkata. Trending viral pics
3 years, 2 months ago

The best of Durga Puja 2021 pandals in Kolkata. Trending viral pics

India Today  

Durga Puja is celebrated on a grand scale in Bengal and the spirit of festivity is infectious and unmissable. But worry not, because we have brought a sneak peek of some of the best themed Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata this year that are bound to leave you mesmerized. KAKURGACHI YUVAK BRINDA This Durga Puja committee decided to revive the …

Durga Puja: Sourav Ganguly Recalls Childhood Memories, Appeals People to Follow Covid Norms
3 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja: Sourav Ganguly Recalls Childhood Memories, Appeals People to Follow Covid Norms

News 18  

Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in the Bengali community and the excitement to celebrate it has finally begun across the country. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday inaugurated Barisha Players Corner’s Pujo in West Bengal’s Behala and appealed to people to celebrate the festival by keeping Covid-19 protocols in mind for safety. Sourav Ganguly: I was always …

Durga Puja: South Kolkata's club chooses NRC as theme to depict plight of migrant people
3 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja: South Kolkata's club chooses NRC as theme to depict plight of migrant people

India Today  

South Kolkata's Barisha Club Durga Puja pandal has chosen a theme called 'Bhager Maa' to depict apprehensions regarding the National Register of Citizens. Speaking to India Today, a senior official of the club said that the theme aims to project the plight of people who did not make it to the NRC even though they have been residing in the …

From Easter to Eid, Ganeshotsav and Durga Puja, how festivals were observed in a locked down year
3 years, 8 months ago

From Easter to Eid, Ganeshotsav and Durga Puja, how festivals were observed in a locked down year

Firstpost  

At Firstpost, we’ve been reviewing a year since the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown through stories from our culture archives. In the final part of our retrospective, we’re looking at how festivals were observed after the lockdown — where occasions that had hitherto brought people together had to be ‘celebrated’ in a socially distanced manner, devoid of many of the comforting customs …

Durga puja 2020: Know about Sindoor Khela and significance of Dashami ritual
4 years, 1 month ago

Durga puja 2020: Know about Sindoor Khela and significance of Dashami ritual

India Today  

Durga puja last day 2020: Dussehra or Vijayadashami is one of the most significant festivals celebrated with full fervour and enthusiasm in India. However, one of the most significant rituals Sindoor Khela or Sindur Khela is celebrated by Bengali Hindu women on this day after ghat visarjan. Durga Puja is the biggest festival for Bengalis and Vijaya Dashami is the …

Covid-themed Durga Puja Pandal in West Bengal Pays Tribute to Doctors Saving Lives in Pandemic
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid-themed Durga Puja Pandal in West Bengal Pays Tribute to Doctors Saving Lives in Pandemic

News 18  

In yet another tribute to essential workers, a Durga Puja pandal in Murshidabad, West Bengal, has created an idol of the goddess herself paying tribute to a health worker. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the annual Durga Puja celebrations remained subdued across Bengal, a state that sees the highest number of Durga Puja pandals due to its Bengali …

Hyderabad Pandal Features 31 Feet Tall Goddess Durga Slaying the 'Coronasura'
4 years, 2 months ago

Hyderabad Pandal Features 31 Feet Tall Goddess Durga Slaying the 'Coronasura'

News 18  

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only changed the way we live our lives, but also how we celebrate. To represent how much we loathe this pandemic, a Hyderabad based Durga Puja pandal features the Goddess slaying the virus in place of her usual asurnemesis. According to the organiser, Gulab Srinivas, the 31-feet idol captures the essence of what people feel …

How a pandemic revived the spirit of Durga Puja
4 years, 2 months ago

How a pandemic revived the spirit of Durga Puja

Live Mint  

It was the last weekend before Durga Puja. Now you won’t even allow a few songs for Durga Puja?” A man buying cigarettes started shouting: “This street is not your property just because you put your plastic flowers all over the pavement. “This time I had something to give.” Durga Puja has often been about getting—sponsorships, awards, subscriptions, not giving …

Durga Puja 2020: Now you can seek Maa Durga's blessings sitting at home
4 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2020: Now you can seek Maa Durga's blessings sitting at home

India TV News  

With the COVID-19 outbreak, Durga Puja associations across the country have decided to keep celebrations low key. While a few pandals will be hosting Durga Puja 2020 keeping COVID-19 guidelines in mind, but there are virtual ways to make the festival even more memorable. Delhi's CR Park’s B-Block puja committee has reduced the annual five-day affair to a single day …

Durga Puja 2020: Day and date-wise pujo chart, History and Significance
4 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2020: Day and date-wise pujo chart, History and Significance

India TV News  

It is that time of the year when the people are filled with enthusiasm and happiness. It is the festival time in the country with Durga Puja around the corner and the nine-day long Navratri festivities going on. If Durga Puja is a time for prayers and reverence, it's no less a time for celebration - for catching all the …

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