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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 …

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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 …

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‘Duare Nodi’? Durga Puja ‘tarpan’ offered on waterlogged streets in Bengal's Ghatal
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Duare Nodi’? Durga Puja ‘tarpan’ offered on waterlogged streets in Bengal's Ghatal

Hindustan Times  

In videos that went viral on social media on Wednesday, a resident of Ghatal locality in West Bengal's West Medinipur district was seen offering ‘tarpan’ on the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya on waterlogged streets near his home, which resembled a river. The customary ‘tarpan’ is a ritual held on Mahalaya, at the onset of Durga Puja festivities, when lakhs of …

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Mahalaya 2021: Celebrations begin a week before Durga Puja; check history and significance of day here
3 years, 2 months ago

Mahalaya 2021: Celebrations begin a week before Durga Puja; check history and significance of day here

Firstpost  

According to the Hindu calendar, Mahalaya marks the last day of Pitru Paksha, which will be observed today, 6 October A week prior to Durga Puja celebrations, Mahalaya is observed by the devotees of Goddess Durga. According to the Hindu calendar, Mahalaya marks the last day of Pitru Paksha, which will be observed today, 6 October. As per the Hindu …

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Durga Puja 2020: Here are Important Dates and Rituals of the Holy Festival
4 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2020: Here are Important Dates and Rituals of the Holy Festival

News 18  

Durga Puja is one of the grandest festivals celebrated in the country. This festival is a celebration of Goddess Durga’s victory over defeating the demon, Mahishasura. To celebrate the festival, the pandals in West Bengal have already been decorated to welcome the shakti as Goddess Durga. Normally, Durga Puja starts six days after Mahalaya but this year it is different …

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Mamata Banerjee Sings 'Jaago Durga' on Mahalaya, Residents Ask for Jobs Instead
4 years, 3 months ago

Mamata Banerjee Sings 'Jaago Durga' on Mahalaya, Residents Ask for Jobs Instead

News 18  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may be a sucker for art and culture, but a recent video featuring her singing a Mahalaya song has been facing flak on social media, perhaps for its insensitive timing. This Thursday marked the beginning of the ‘Devi Paksha’ for Bengalis across West Bengal and outside with the early onset of Mahalaya – the …

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Flouting Social Distancing Norms, Thousands Gather for ‘Tarpan’ at Kolkata Ghats
4 years, 3 months ago

Flouting Social Distancing Norms, Thousands Gather for ‘Tarpan’ at Kolkata Ghats

News 18  

Gross violations of Covid-19 social distancing norms were seen at several ‘ghats’ of river Ganga in Kolkata and it’s adjoining Howrah district as people came in hordes to offer “tarpan” on Thursday morning. My father did Ganga Abahan and performed Tarpan at home following social distancing and fulfilling all religious requirements.— Gourav Bose September 17, 2020 Where the hell in …

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