From the colour of sindoor khela and the grandeur of immersion processions to the feasts, sarees, and emotional farewells, ...

The inception of the Baroiyari Puja in Bengal is believed to have originated with a group of twelve friends (baro yaar) in Guptipara. This marked a pivotal moment, sparking a social shift that reshape ...

In a dazzling display of creativity, an estimated 100 award winning Durga Puja committees from Kolkata and its neighbourhood paraded their artistically crafted idols mounted atop decorated tableaux on ...

Kolkata: The unusually late retreat of the monsoon had a puja gift for the city: the cleanest air in recent memory, except in 2022, when Cyclone Sitra.

Mamata Banerjee criticized for attending Durga Puja carnival amid floods, opposition questions her priorities.

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 30 (ANI): This time, the 91st year of Durga Puja at Mudi Ali Club in Kolkata has emphasised the theme of 'Atmashuddhi', which means 'self-purification'. The ...

A puja that began on a dry note is expected to end under heavy rain, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Ashtami witnessed a brief spell of rain in the afternoon, but the Met ...

Ahmedabad may experience rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in the coming days, according to the IMD’s latest forecast. Even as Cyclone Shakhti weakens after landfall, its lingering impact is ...

Houston Durgabari celebrated its silver jubilee Durga Puja on actual 'tithi' days, including a late-night Sandhi Puja at 2:51 AM, synchronized with Kolkata. This year also marked the golden jubilee of ...

Back in 2021, Durga Puja in Kolkata was inscribed on UNESCO`s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The festival is observed in the Hindu month of Ashvin (September ...