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Durga Ashtami, also known as Maha Ashtami, is the eighth day in the Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations, honouring Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura. This year, it falls on Tuesday, ...

With Durga Puja just four months away, Kolkata’s famed Kumartuli artisans are grappling with a shortage of sacred Ganga soil ...

Durga Puja - Festival Dedicated to Goddess Durga. Durga Puja is a a part of the Navaratri festival held in many places of ...

Mahalaya kicks off the Durga Puja 2025: The countdown to Durga Puja officially begins with Mahalaya on September 21 (Sunday). This symbolic day is believed to call Goddess Durga to descend to earth.

'Bodhan' on 6th Day: The Bodhan ceremony is performed on the evening of the sixth day to officially mark the beginning of the Durga Puja festivities. The ritual serves as a welcome for Goddess Durga, ...

The day of immersion is when devotees say goodbye to Goddess Durga by participating in Sindoor Khela and sending up prayers for her return the following year. This day marks the formal invitation to ...

Many stories surround Durga Puja, one of which is that Goddess Durga returns to her home during this time. This festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. According to religious beliefs, Durga ...

Durga Puja 2023: How it is celebrated?Durga Puja holds a great religious significance among Bengali community people. They celebrate this festival with great joy and happiness. During this festival, ...

Durga Puja 2024: One of the most revered festivals in Hinduism, Durga Puja marks the triumph of Goddess Durga over the shape-shifting demon Mahishasura. While Durga Puja is a five day celebration, ...

Durga Puja 2023: People in India celebrate Durga Puja, an annual Hindu festival honouring Goddess Durga. The nine-day Navratri celebration of the Goddess comes to an end with this four-day event.

Durga Puja festivities will be supported by special trains between Bihar's Jogbani and Delhi's Anand Vihar Terminal (AFP Photo) Navratri 2022: ‘Navratri’ literally translates to nine nights. These ...