The festivals of Navratri, and Durga Puja, both have important rituals such as ‘Kumari Puja’, or ‘Kanya Pujan’, where young girls within the age of 8-12 years are worshipped as Goddess Durga.

Durga Puja is more than just a religious festival; it’s a celebration of culture, unity, and devotion. As we approach Durga Puja 2024, communities around the world will come together to honor ...

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

For Virginia’s Bengali community, prayers and a party The annual Durga Puja festival is a chance for immigrants to retain their connection to home — and pass on culture to a new generation ...

A huge religious carnival shows that India remains a country of diverse political and social beliefs, despite the right-wing national government’s dominance. The Durga Puja, the Bengal region ...

As Ratha Yatra approaches on June 27, Kolkata begins to buzz with the early approaching Durga Puja. While the city celebrates the chariot journey of Jagannath, Balaram, and Subhadra, the day holds ...

Both Navratri and Durga Puja will be celebrated by the South Asian diaspora across the United States, with Navratri beginning on Oct. 7 this year and Durga Puja on Oct. 11.

MUMBAI (ANI) – With Navratri and Durga Puja, the festive spirit is currently at an all-time high in India. Like others, celebrities from B-town are also making sure to indulge in the festivities ...

Durga Puja festival will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Bharatiya Temple and Cultural Center of Greater Lafayette in West Lafayette.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The West Lafayette Durga Puja Association will be hosting its 17th annual Durga Puja festival on Saturday, an event expected to draw Hindus from across Indiana.