On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of ...

referring to the traditional ritual of 'Sindoor Khela' observed by Bengali women during Durga Puja, to reinforce India's hardened stance against terrorism. "I am disappointed that Modi criticised ...

the PM invoked the region's deep cultural and emotional connection with ‘sindoor', referring to the traditional ritual of ‘Sindoor Khela' observed by Bengali women during Durga Puja.

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