With Rath Yatra approaching, the countdown to Bengal's biggest festival, Durga Puja, begins. Check out the photo gallery for ...

Durga Ashtami, the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri, holds great significance in the Hindu calendar. It is a day dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, the supreme feminine power, and is ...

Till date, the special khichdi and vegetable bhog that is served during lunch time is prepared for around 800-1000 people in an average-sized pujo pandal. The Durga Puja 2018 concludes on 19th ...

In the eastern part of India, Navratri is called Durga Puja, wherein devotees worship 9 forms of Goddess Durga. It is said that Goddess Durga defeated buffalo demon Mahishasura to help restore Dharma.

According to the Hindu legends, it is believed that Maa Durga descended on the Earth on this day. Mahalaya 2017 date fell on September 19 (Tuesday). Like Ghatasthapana Puja is done in other parts ...

Maha Ashtami, the second day of Durga Puja, is celebrated with great fervor and devotion, especially in West Bengal and other parts of eastern India. The day begins with Mahasnan and ...

Durga Puja 2021: Here's all you need to know about the significance, date, history and time of the auspicious festival of Durga Puja. Durga Puja 2021: The auspicious festival of Durga Puja is an ...

Several special rituals take place on the day of Ashtami, like the famous 'Astra Puja', which is a custom to worship Goddess Durga's weapons ... in an auspicious time called the Sandhi time.

Kali Puja stands as a significant Hindu festival, honouring the Avatar of Goddess Durga in her formidable ... According to the Panchang, the Amavasya date of Kartik month will begin on October ...

According to Hindu mythology, it was during this time that Goddess Chamunda ... and recitation of Durga Saptashati. Some devotees also perform Kumari Puja, where young girls are worshipped as ...