The arrival of Durga Puja, the most significant religious festival for Bengali traditionalists, has been heralded by Mahalaya. Now, people are eagerly anticipating the rhythmic beats of the Dhak, a ...

HYDERABAD: A grand Durga Puja with a striking red theme symbolising power invoked an array of emotions in the hearts of Bengalis in Hyderabad. The majestic puja pandal, the sacred sound of dhak ...

Durga Puja, a festival celebrated by Hindus worldwide, is a time of unity, devotion, and religious fervor. The festival honors Goddess Durga and signifies the triumph of good over evil.

(HT Photo) My hearty Greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja. May the goddess always guide and bless all of us. May the enchanting rhythms of the dhak and the scent of ...

Durga Puja 2023: Shubh Muhurat Pratipada Tithi begins at 11:24 PM on October 14 and the Dashami tithi starts at 05:44 PM on October 23 and ends at 03:14 PM on October 24. Durga Puja 2023: History ...

Hakim, too, could be seen playing the dhak alongside Mamata Banerjee. Despite being in a cash-strapped condition, the West Bengal government had increased the grant for the Durga Puja ...

Just like Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali in Maharashtra, Durga Puja is a grand and meaningful festival, especially in West Bengal. It is the the most awaited time of the year for them and they ...

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 ...

If you happen to find yourself at Dhaka University during the Durga Puja vacation ... Delicacies of Puja Visiting the puja mandaps, you'll find the rhythmic sound of Dhak, the call of Shankha ...

Ma Durga might be the city's most celebrated annual visitor, but Kali is the resident Goddess, notes Sandip Roy. IMAGE: Hazaar Haath Kali. All photographs: Sandip Roy Durga Puja is indisputably ...