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 ...

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.

Every October, Kolkata, the “city of joy” and capital of West Bengal in India, lights up to celebrate Durga Puja. The festival is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga – daughter, mother, warrior and ...

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 ...

And it's particularly told through the lens of Durghama, who is one of the most powerful, all-encompassing Hindu goddesses. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "WOMAN") KRISHNAMOORTHY: (Singing) I am woman. I am ...

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.

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.