SC agrees to hear plea challenging HC verdict allowing Mamata government funding Durga Puja
The Supreme Court has agreed to listen to an appeal on Friday challenging the Calcutta High Court's decision allowing West Bengal government to offer grants to puja committees for Durga Puja in the state.
Oct 11, 2018, 12:46 PM IST
Here's why eating onion and garlic is a big 'no-no' during Navratri
Maa Durga is worshipped during the festival and devotees pray to the goddess for showering her blessings upon them.
Oct 11, 2018, 10:39 AM IST
Durga puja pandals in West Bengal to get funds from Mamata govt as Calcutta HC junks plea opposing move
The plea had claimed that giving funds to puja committees is a violation of the secular structure of the Constitution.
Oct 10, 2018, 12:30 PM IST
Navaratri: World's longest, most dramatic and direct worship of the Universal Mother
In no other major religion of the world is the Goddess so boldly and colourfully worshipped as the Mother of the Universe, as she is honoured in Hindu Dharma.
Oct 10, 2018, 11:20 AM IST
Navratri 2018: Know the 9 divine forms of Maa Durga worshipped during the festival
The power of Devi Durga is hailed and celebrated during 9-days.
Oct 09, 2018, 12:59 PM IST
Navratri 2018: Here's the complete schedule of 9 days
The power of Devi Durga is hailed and celebrated during 9-days.
Oct 09, 2018, 09:06 AM IST
Shubho Mahalaya 2018: Sudarsan Pattnaik pays beautiful sand art tribute to Goddess Durga—See pic
Durga Puja usually takes place during September or October, the month of Ashvin according to the Gregorian calendar.
Oct 08, 2018, 10:58 AM IST
Akshara Singh sings new Devi geet 'Aapan Talwar De Da' ahead of Navratri festival—Watch
She took to her Instagram and shared the pictures and song link.
Oct 06, 2018, 13:51 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee announces Rs 28 crore grant for 28,000 Durga Puja committees across West Bengal
The endeavour will cost the exchequer Rs 28 crore, the Chief Minister said.
Sep 10, 2018, 23:25 PM IST
An exhibition featuring Durga Puja festival opens in London
This exhibition is linked to the visit of an empowered delegation from West Bengal to cities in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Sep 07, 2018, 18:54 PM IST
When Sourav Ganguly disguised as a Sardar to attend Durga Puja
Ganguly has described the incident in his upcoming book "A Century Is Not Enough".
Feb 02, 2018, 16:54 PM IST
Rain, not GST affects sale of sweets on Bijoya Dashami
Since July 1 this year, sweetmeat shops in Bengal had to bear 5 percent tax on popular sweets like Rosogolla, Sandesh, Jal Bhara, Pantua, Rabri.
Oct 04, 2017, 10:35 AM IST
Security stepped up in Kolkata for Muharram processions
Elaborate security arrangements were made in Kolakata on Sunday for mourning processions by Shia Muslims.
Oct 01, 2017, 14:07 PM IST
Elaborate security arrangements in West Bengal for Durga idol immersion
The Calcutta High Court had allowed immersion of Durga idols on all days from Vijaya Dashami according to the Hindu almanac, including on Muharram on October 1.
Sep 30, 2017, 15:42 PM IST
Durga idol in gold saree attracts thousands of devotees in Kolkata
Thousands of devotees and revellers are making a beeline for a marquee in north Kolkata to pay obeisance to a Durga idol decked out in a sari made by using 22-carat gold worth crores of rupees, an organiser said on Friday.
Sep 29, 2017, 17:01 PM IST
Mahashtami celebrated with fervour in West Bengal; thousands witness 'kumari puja' in Belur
Durga Puja celebrations peaked on Mahashtami despite rains in Bengal on Thursday.
Sep 28, 2017, 23:53 PM IST
Kajol shares a majestic Maa Durga pic from pandal
Bollywood class actress Kajol is a devout Maa Durga devotee. Come Durga Puja every year and we see the Mukerjees lining-up at various Pandals. So, similarly this time we saw how Kajol along with her mother Tanuja and sister Tanishaa visited the idol makers ahead of the festivity.
Sep 28, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
Baahubali's majestic Mahishmati city themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata looks jaw-dropping
The festive fervour of Durga Puja has immersed the entire nation and especially the beautiful city of Kolkata, where mother goddess is revered in her mighty avatar.
Sep 27, 2017, 13:39 PM IST
Durga in a Salon, Ganesha Eating Meat: Good Lord! Not Exactly
Today is Mahashasthi and community Durga Pujo celebrations - the most important four days in a year on a Bengali’s calendar begin in earnest today.
Sep 26, 2017, 19:37 PM IST
Navratri 2017: Day 6 - Worship Devi Katyayani for blissful married life
The epitome of love and anger, the idols of Katyayani are portrayed with four arms and three eyes, and mounted on a lion.
Sep 26, 2017, 09:36 AM IST
