Durga Puja is an extraordinary example of intangible cultural heritage. It merges religious significance and secular messages, old artistic practices and new artistic innovations. In 2021, it was ...

An artisan uses bamboo, hay and ropes to make a skeleton for the construction of a mud idol of the Hindu goddess Durga at a workshop during the Durga Puja festival in Guwahati, India, Friday, Oct ...

Navratri is one of the most significant festivals in India, celebrated with great fervor, devotion, and enthusiasm. It’s a time when devotees come together to worship Maa Durga, seek her ...

Rituals of Durga Puja: 1. Mahalaya: Durga Puja starts with Mahalaya. On this day, Goddess Durga has come down to earth at this time. This is the grief season of Devi Paksha and the end of the ...

Navratri 2024 will start on 3 October and last for nine days, concluding on 12 October. Durga Puja will begin on 9 October, celebrated with fervour, especially in West Bengal. The festival ...

As October 9, 2024 begins with the bright sun, the festival of Durga Puja greets all with an invitation to celebrate the divine feminine and the eternal victory of good over evil. For this year, the ...

"Durga Puja is not only a festival of the Hindu community…it has now become a festival for all. The destruction of evil forces and the worship of truth and beauty are the main features of the festival ...

Durga Puja, one of the grandest festivals in West Bengal and India, celebrates the return of Goddess Durga and her victory over Mahisasura. Know the festival's origins, significant dates, and the ...

Durga Puja 2024: Cultural significance and celebrations The Durga Puja is more than a mere festival. It unites people who gather to thank Goddess Durga for epitomizing the triumph of good over evil.

The festival is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga – daughter, mother, warrior and defeater of demons. Durga Puja is an extraordinary example of intangible cultural heritage.