Kolkata: The festive fervour of Durga Puja may still be a little over three months away, but the idol makers' enclave in ...

Six Bengali films with Durga Puja festivities at their core. From Satyajit Ray’s “Joi Baba Felunath” to Aparna Sen’s “Parama,” Durga Puja has been pivotal in driving narratives forward ...

Kheyal loosely translates into the happy whimsies of the mind.A kheyal can make many beautiful things, including Durga Puja in Chicago. Eight Phd students from Bengal at the University of Chicago and ...

Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival for the Bengali Hindu community, has drawn to a close through the immersion of the goddess’s idols in the waters. Members of the community have now ...

I feel her presence, not just during Durga Puja, but 365 days of the year. She is my protector and guiding light and I have seen miracles happen in my life. A lot of people may not believe it, but ...

In our two-part photo essay from Kolkata’s Durga Puja celebrations, we showcase some of the stunning installations on display. Madanmohan Rao 2997 Stories Sunday October 13, 2024 , 3 min Read ...

For Bengalis living away from their homeland, Durga Puja is more than a religious celebration — it's a link to their roots. From Dehradun to Delhi and beyond, prabasi Bengalis gather each year, ...

Durga Puja art is public art, but it's also central to a religious festival that fuels the state's economy. A British Council report valued Durga Puja’s 2019 economic impact at over $4.5bn ...