Durga Puja 2023: Shubh Muhurat Pratipada Tithi begins at 11:24 PM on October 14 and the Dashami tithi starts at 05:44 PM on October 23 and ends at 03:14 PM on October 24. Durga Puja 2023: History ...

KOLKATA, India (RNS) — Every year, Durga Puja is celebrated across India during the seventh month of the Hindu calendar, marking the victory of female power over the buffalo-demon Mahishasura.

Durga Puja is celebrated with devotion and pomp by Bengali communities across the country and overseas, with the most spectacular celebrations held in Kolkata. The neighbourhood activities include ...

In Part I of our photo essay from Kolkata, we showcased some of the outstanding design, art and craftworks at the Durga Puja pandals. In addition to home celebrations with idols and pujas ...

At Rhythm Cultural Association’s Puja in 2018, married women took blessings from the Goddess Durga on the last day of the Puja. This year's event is Oct. 11-12 at the DFW Hindu Temple.( ...

NEWBURGH, Ind. — Hindu families prayed, danced and ate together at the Tri-State Hindu Temple Sunday night to celebrate Durga Puja, a nine-day festival honoring the goddess Durga.

Have you ever witnessed Bengali women draped in the red and white saree during the vibrant festivities of Durga Puja? This visually striking attire, known as the laal-par saree, holds deep ...

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.

Kolkata: With 166 days to go for Durga ... their puja banners and revealing their themes. Kumartuli Sarbojanin Durgotsab Committee, celebrating its 95th year, displayed their banner on this ...