The first Durga Puja in C R Park was celebrated in 1970 when the colony had just been laid out for those who had been displaced or had lost out on their land and properties in East Pakistan after the ...

The celebration of Durga Puja has, for long, been deeply political in Bengal. In the 18 th century, when Bengal was ...

Durga Puja, a vibrant cultural phenomenon in eastern India, boasts a rich history spanning centuries, evidenced by ancient art from terracotta plaques ...

For Priyanka Upendra, Durga Puja is a mix of the customs she grew up with and the ones she follows today. A Bengali who grew up partly in the United States and is now settled in Karnataka, she feels ...

Sukharia, a serene village in Hooghly district, preserves the remnants of Bengal’s rich temple heritage. Once home to the prominent Mitra Mustafi family about three centuries ago, the village now sees ...

The Cairns Hindu community celebrated the Durga Puja festival at Edge Hill State School on Saturday to mark the annual return ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Leaning on his 10-armed creation, Govind Nath is ready to breathe life into the Hindu goddess Durga, a beloved deity who will be revered by tens of thousands of worshippers during the ...

Sitting atop her lion, the Hindu goddess Durga wields a celestial weapon in each of her 10 hands. But her target isn’t the usual demon of deceit, Mahishasura.

In Bengal, Navratri is not just about fasting and restraint. It is the lead-up to Durga Puja, the region's most important cultural and religious festival.

Durga Navami is today, on October 1. Learn everything about the timings, shubh muhurat, rituals, tithi, puja vidhi, and more.