The Dhunuchi Dance, performed during Durga Puja in West Bengal, is a captivating and energetic ritual where devotees dance with incense burners to honor Goddess Durga.

Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community, began with Kalparambho, Bodhon (incarnation), Amantran (invocation), Adhibash of Goddess Durga at temples and makeshift ...

Traditionally, the first day of Durga Puja is Maha Shasthi or the sixth day of Ashwin, corresponding to October 9. The Goddess killed Mahishasura on the ninth day, who had taken the form of a buffalo.

During their time in India, the British also held Durga Puja, which was done for the first time in 1765 to make their Hindu people happy after they took over Diwani of Bengal. It is also said that ...

This year, it started on October 20, 2023 and will conclude on October 24, 2023. Dhunuchi Naach, also known as Dhunuchi dance, is a traditional dance performed during Durga Puja.

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The relation between Durga Puja and rituals of dancing and singing in a manner considered far from ideal by prevalent modern sensibilities isn’t limited to bisarjan though.

Sushmita Sen and her daughters, Renee and Alisah, celebrated Saptami by visiting a Durga Puja pandal. The star performed the Dhunuchi dance in a gorgeous saree.

Durga Puja 2024: The festival this year spans from October 8 to 13, with rituals such as Bodhan, Maha Saptami and others. Read to know more.

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Rani Mukerji and Sumona Chakravarti joined other devotees for a dance at North Bombay Durga Puja on Sunday. Durga Puja celebrations have been in full swing at North Bombay Durga Puja.