Nuclear Explosion, Chhau Dance Among Durga Puja Themes in Ranchi
2 years, 2 months ago

Nuclear Explosion, Chhau Dance Among Durga Puja Themes in Ranchi

News 18  

With permission being accorded to celebrate Durga Puja sans Covid-19 restrictions after a gap of two years, organisers in Ranchi have based their pandals and idols on myriad themes ranging from a nuclear explosion to Chhau dance and religious structures. The Ranchi Railway Station Durga Puja Committee has depicted a mushroom cloud to spread the message of environmental damage caused by nuclear tests. Ashok Choudhary, president of the Bakri Bazaar puja’s organising committee, Bharatiya Yuvak Sangh, said, “Artists were brought from West Bengal’s Paschim Medinipur district and they built the pandal after two months of hard labour.” He expects the pandal to be a crowd-puller. Ramesh Singh, the president of Chandrasekhar Azad Durga Puja Samiti organising the puja, said eco-friendly items have been used in erecting the marquee and the committee has prohibited the use of plastic on the premises.

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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 …

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 …

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: 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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Telangana health director courts controversy for participating in \'tantric\' puja
2 years, 8 months ago

Telangana health director courts controversy for participating in \'tantric\' puja

Deccan Chronicle  

KOTHAGUDEM: Telangana health director Gadala Srinivasa Rao has once again come under focus; this time not for anything on Covid-19, but reportedly participating in a “tantric” puja, which promotes superstitions, at Sujathanagar in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district. In video clippings that have gone viral on social media, Srinvasa Rao is seen performing puja to Vijayalaxmi, who is dressed as a tribal Goddess. …

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 …

Bangladesh: Islamists unleash violence against Durga Puja celebration of Hindus, several pandals damaged
3 years, 2 months ago

Bangladesh: Islamists unleash violence against Durga Puja celebration of Hindus, several pandals damaged

Op India  

The vibrant festival of Durga Puja ended in violence and vandalism for the Hindu minority community of Bangladesh as Islamic extremists exhibited barbaric behaviour over a Facebook rumour. https://t.co/KmljSISWFu pic.twitter.com/4oM1gS46yJ — Bangladesh Hindu Unity Council October 13, 2021 Denying the claims of insulting Quran, Shibu Prasad Dutta, the general secretary of Cumilla Mahanagar Puja Udjapon Committee, informed that someone placed …

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 …

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 …

Karnataka: Bengaluru Issues Guidelines For Durga Puja. Know Do’s And Don’ts
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka: Bengaluru Issues Guidelines For Durga Puja. Know Do’s And Don’ts

ABP News  

New Delhi: Mahalaya has been observed by the devotees of Goddess Durga on Tuesday ahead of the much awaited Durga Puja celebrations. As the celebrations will mark the second year of pandemic, the Bruhath Bengaluru Mahanagara Pallike has issued guidelines for Durga Puja. The Durga Puja festivities in Bengaluru will be observed from October 11 to 15 based on the …

Happy Durga Puja 2020: Shubho Saptami today, here's why Nabapatrika is worshipped
4 years, 2 months ago

Happy Durga Puja 2020: Shubho Saptami today, here's why Nabapatrika is worshipped

India Today  

Durga Puja 2020, Shubho Saptami: Shardiya Navratri is one of the most popular and significant Hindu festivals which is also known as Maha Navratri. Durga puja 2020: Maha Saptami Maha Saptami is considered as the first day of Durga puja. These nine plants represented the following Gods: Durga Puja Shubho Saptami: Nabapatrika Pomegranate leaves: Goddess Raktadantik Asoka leaves: Goddess Shokarahita …

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 …

Happy Durga Puja 2020: The Ceremony of Nabapatrika and Its Significance
4 years, 2 months ago

Happy Durga Puja 2020: The Ceremony of Nabapatrika and Its Significance

News 18  

Durga Puja is one of the most splendid festivals popularly celebrated by the Bengali community of eastern India. The Durga Puja 2020 starts on Thursday, October 22, or the sixth day of the Navratri. On the outbreak of the Saptami, the rituals begin with a holy bath of nine plants bunched together that is invoked as Goddess Durga in the …

News18 Bangla Features in Sholoyana Bangaliana Theme of Durga Puja Pandal in Bardhaman
4 years, 2 months ago

News18 Bangla Features in Sholoyana Bangaliana Theme of Durga Puja Pandal in Bardhaman

News 18  

Sholoyana Bangaliana is the theme of the Durga Puja pandal in Bardhaman’s club Ichlabad Kiran Sangha. The pandal also has a special feature on News18 Bangla. That is why News18 Bangla has been kept in a separate pavilion to fulfill our theme.” Ichlabad Kiran Sangha has followed the Covid-19 protocol and this year the pandal is open and more spacious. …

Shashi Tharoor praises ‘brilliantly appropriate’ coronavirus-themed Durga Puja
4 years, 2 months ago

Shashi Tharoor praises ‘brilliantly appropriate’ coronavirus-themed Durga Puja

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday showered praises on the creative spirit of a Durga Puja committee in Kolkata which has chosen coronavirus as its theme for the five-day festival starting from October 22. The Covid-19 death toll in West Bengal went past the 6,000-mark on Sunday with 64 more fatalities “Brilliantly appropriate #covid19-themed Durga Puja creativity from Kolkata, with …

Delhi’s Durga Puja to go online; home delivery of prasad, COVID test for priests
4 years, 2 months ago

Delhi’s Durga Puja to go online; home delivery of prasad, COVID test for priests

Live Mint  

Online darshan, home delivery of prasad and COVID-19 test for priests and cooks are some of the unique measures that Durga Puja organisers in the national capital have come up with to safely host the festival in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. The Chittaranjan Park Kali Mandir Society, which organises one of the biggest Durga puja festival in Delhi, …

Durga Puja committee to install giant TV screens to help people watch decoration
4 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja committee to install giant TV screens to help people watch decoration

Live Mint  

A big-budget Durga Puja committee in the city will adorn the idols of Goddess Durga and her progeny with 25 kg gold and to avoid crowding inside the pandal would install giant TV screens on roads so that revellers can watch the decoration and the idol. The Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja committee, which has modelled its pandal as a …

PM Modi to hold a special address to people on Durga Puja on October 22
4 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi to hold a special address to people on Durga Puja on October 22

Op India  

In order to set the tone for Assembly elections in West Bengal slated to take place next year, the BJP will be organising a Durga Puja in Kolkata which will be inaugurated by none other than the Prime Minister himself on October 22 via a special webcast titled ‘Puja ki Baat’, as per reports. The Durga Puja which will be …

This Durga Puja, it's safety first
4 years, 3 months ago

This Durga Puja, it's safety first

India Today  

The goddess Durga is all about fighting and vanquishing the evil, and there are no prizes for guessing the villain of choice this year. The Gouri Bari puja committee’s idol, for instance, will not only sport a silver mask, but her many hands this year, each one gloved, will, instead of sporting her usual weapons of war, carry the weapons …

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