The human spirit's contemplation--and expression--of the divine takes an inventive leap in the construction of Goddess Durga at the puja pandals every season. A reason why Durga Puja in Kolkata ...

Durga Puja is predominantly celebrated by Bengali Hindus and coincides with the Hindu festival of Navratri. The festival lasts 9 days-and-nights hence the name "nav ratri'.

Reports are emerging that anti-social elements attacked a Hindu Durga Puja pandal with a petrol bomb in Dhaka's Tati Bazar. This attack has sparked immense outrage within the Hindu community.

The Dhaka Tribune reported quoting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Moinul Islam, “Since October 1, 35 incidents related to the ongoing Durga Puja celebrations have occurred across the ...

In 2021, UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage inscribed ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage ...

Four days of Durga Puja festivity started in Bangladesh on Thursday (October 10, 2024) amidst nagging concerns about security. Chief Adviser Prof. Mohammad Yunus and the leadership of the ...

This year, Durga Puja will be celebrated from October 8th to October 13th, with October 9 marking the first day. These 5 days are celebrated with colourful rituals, activities and it also brings ...

Durga Puja is celebrated this weekend. Meanwhile Diwali, ... In 2021, it was declared part of the "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" by the UN's cultural agency UNESCO. ...