Durga Puja 2016

Vijaya Dashami 2016: Teary-eyed devotees bid emotional farewell to Maa Durga

There was a festive look on the banks of the Ganga and other water bodies.

Oct 12, 2016, 08:13 AM IST

Durga Puja 2016: Nation celebrates Maha Navami

The auspicious festival of nine days is celebrated in the Indian month of Ashwina.

Oct 10, 2016, 11:31 AM IST

Durga Puja 2016: Bangladeshi Hindus take part in Kumari Puja

In Hindu mythology, goddess Durga symbolises power and the triumph of good over evil.

Oct 10, 2016, 11:25 AM IST

Navratri 2016: Maha Navami, the ninth night of grand festivities and auspiciousness

Maha Navami marks the third day of the grand Durga Puja celebrations as the festivities culminate with the Goddess’s visarjan on Dashami or Dusshera on the following day.

Oct 10, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

People witness Goddess Kali's skills in Allahabad – Read more

It is believed that Sita, Lord Ram`s wife, takes on the guise of Goddess Kali to protect her husband.

Oct 07, 2016, 11:48 AM IST

Durga Puja 2016: Bengal all set to welcome Maa

From the time-honoured elite family celebrations to the boisterous theme Durga Pujas in grand marquees, West Bengal is set to plunge into festivities, merriment and religiosity.

Oct 07, 2016, 08:50 AM IST

Durga Puja 2016: Mumbai's Bengali community gears up to welcome Maa Durga – Details inside

The community in Mumbai -- ranging from goldsmiths to businessmen to film stars -- is preparing with full festive zeal to welcome Goddess Durga as the much-awaited Puja starts from Friday.

Oct 07, 2016, 08:46 AM IST

Durga Puja 2016: Preity Zinta is on cloud nine - Here's why

Preity Zinta all set to rock this year's Durga Puja in Kolkata! 

Oct 06, 2016, 16:06 PM IST

Durga Puja 2016: Final preparations for celebrations underway in Tripura

Decorators are busy giving the final finishing to the pandals, while artisans are working hard colouring the idols.

Oct 06, 2016, 12:41 PM IST

Festive season tips: Skip the hiccups of waiting list with these travel alternatives

Though it is wiser to make your plans well in advance, few circumstances lead you to make last minute plans which are a little challenging to realize, especially when you are taking train journeys.

Oct 06, 2016, 12:35 PM IST

Navratri 2016: Girls, go desi this Durga Puja! Style Tips inside

Get ready girls! It is that time of the year when Goddess Durga comes down on earth and the festive fervor takes the entire nation in its grip.

Oct 04, 2016, 03:36 AM IST

Durga Puja 2016: Themes mark this year's festival

At Bhabanipore 75 Palli, visitors will be introduced to 'Arshinagar', the city of mirrors, where one can see his true self.

Oct 03, 2016, 11:29 AM IST

Navratri 2016: Did you know there is a colour code which you can follow?

Just as the festive spirit of Navratri has gripped the nation, we thought of telling you something very interesting about the nine-day long Goddess Durga festival.

Oct 02, 2016, 03:40 AM IST

Shubho Mahalaya! Time to welcome mother goddess Durga

Just as the Pitru Paksha is about to get over, the time has come to welcome our Mother Goddess Durga—and celebrate the Matri or Matra Paksa, which begins with Mahalaya.

Sep 30, 2016, 11:53 AM IST

Why Sharad Navratri is the most significant?

The auspicious occasion of celebrating the joyous Navratri festival is here. The nine-day long festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine avatars, which are worshipped each day.

Sep 30, 2016, 10:08 AM IST

Navratri 2016 calendar: Worship goddess Durga and her nine avatars on each day

The atmosphere is filled with a festive fervour which is knocking at the doors. The month of festivity and happiness filled with devotion is here.

Sep 29, 2016, 11:11 AM IST

Planning to visit Kolkata during Durga Puja? You might find a dash of Shakespeare too

Denizens of Kolkata will soak in the Durga Puja festivities in October by celebrating William Shakespeare's life, work and legacy on the occasion of the bard's 400th death anniversary.

Sep 22, 2016, 09:19 AM IST

Durga Puja 2016: Kolkata to get Chinese twist this year

China will bring in tourists to Kolkata from Kunming city during Durga Puja 2016.

May 09, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

Navratri special: These Top 10 'Mata Ki Bhente' will make you sing 'Jai Mata Di'!

The holy festival of Navratri has come, when the devotees lavishly celebrate nine days and nights of prayer and fasting. This is the time to feel immensely purified by Durga Bhakti.

Apr 08, 2016, 14:29 PM IST