Sept. 22 , white walls were dotted with contemporary paintings, word-art and a solid white box with a hole, that if looked into, revealed an old-fashioned Hindi film actress, mid-song, with a ...

KOLKATA, India — Purbasha Roy held her 9-year-old daughter’s hand and pointed toward the towering art installation: blooming pink buds symbolizing embryos, menstrual cups shaped to form a ...

Kanchan Paul, 39, paints the eyes on an idol of the Hindu goddess Durga at his workshop during the Durga Puja festival in Guwahati, India, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) ...

The changes in the face of the goddess Durga during the Bengali festival Durga Puja are reflective of changes in the broader face of Indian society, Rachel McDermott, professor of Asian and Middle ...

The Hindu warrior goddess of protection, Durga, is a representation of bravery, righteousness, and strength. She is revered for her victory over the demonic Mahishasura, which symbolizes the ...

My family obliges, making for a fun ride. This year, a friend invited me to join her for Durga Puja. An archetype of womanhood rarely seen or elevated in Western cultures, the goddess stands out.

Women dance in front of an idol of Hindu goddess Durga before it is immersed in the Hooghly River in Kolkata, India, Oct. 24, 2023. The immersion of idols marks the end of the festival that ...

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.

The Hindu goddess Durga, clutching a spear and a club, embodies both martial prowess and gentle motherliness. Durga Puja in a Bengali household that has celebrated it since 1859.