West Bengal gets 24-hr control room for Durga Puja
To keep a tab on any untoward situation during the Durga Puja, the West Bengal government has decided to set up a 24-hour control room at the state secretariat.
Sep 26, 2017, 06:43 AM IST
Bangladesh Hindus cut down Durga Puja expense to fund Rohingyas
The puja celebration committees across Bangladesh had been asked to save and establish a fund to aid to the Rohingya refugees.
Sep 24, 2017, 11:34 AM IST
Navratri 2017, Day 4—Pray to Maa Kushmanda for good health
The auspicious nine-day festival of Navratri is in full swing and celebrations can be seen across the globe. Not just in our country, but Devi devotees worship the goddess and immerse in the festive fervour on international land as well.
Sep 23, 2017, 17:08 PM IST
In a first, Bengal govt to give special passes to tourists for Durga Puja pandals
The West Bengal government for the first time has come up with special passes for tourists to enable them to visit all Durga Puja pandals in and around the city. The state tourism department has issued the 'Sharodotsav 2017 special guest passes' for the Pujas and the Red Road carnival on October three, a tourism department official said.
Sep 23, 2017, 12:39 PM IST
World's tallest bamboo 'Maa Durga' idol being made in Assam
The idol is being made by the artisans of the Guwahati-based Durga Puja Committee.
Sep 23, 2017, 06:41 AM IST
My resolve to ensure festival passes off peacefully: Mamata Banerjee
She claimed she had information that "some outsiders" had "already booked train tickets" for West Bengal with intentions to foment trouble.
Sep 22, 2017, 23:22 PM IST
Navratri 2017: Day 3 - Worship Maa Chandraghanta for courage and strength
The Goddess wears the crescent on her head which resembles a moon and hence her name is Chandraghanta.
Sep 22, 2017, 16:28 PM IST
Navratri special recipe: Learn how to make yummy Jeera Aloo at home
Ingredients
Take 4 to 5 potatoes (depending upon the servings)
Boil the potatoes, peel them, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon cumin seeds (jeera)
How different is Navratri from Durga Puja?
Different names of the same festival – one celebrated in the north and west, the other in east.
Sep 21, 2017, 12:19 PM IST
Mahalaya 2017: Significance, Tithi and Timings
Mahalaya marks the beginning of Navaratri and happens to fall on September 19 this year. It is widely believed that on this day, Ma Durga was created by gods to defeat the evil Mahishasura as well as all evil powers on earth. Apart from this, Mahalaya also marks the end of Pitra Paksha as well as the beginning of Devi Paksha.
Sep 19, 2017, 10:23 AM IST
Interactive music platform for revellers this Durga Puja
Two popular Durga Puja pandals will reverberate with music from a unique digital platform this year, as part of the 'Mix the City Kolkata' project, an initiative of the British Council.
Sep 16, 2017, 17:16 PM IST
Puja pandal upholds women empowerment with 'Nari Shakti' theme
Legend has it that when Mahishasur, the mythological buffalo demon wreaked havoc after waging war against the gods, the latter, including Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, were unable to defeat him.
Sep 15, 2017, 12:26 PM IST
Navratri 2017: Here's how women can style it up this Durga Puja
Get ready girls! It is that time of the year when Goddess Durga comes down on earth and the festive fervour takes the entire nation in its grip.
Sep 13, 2017, 13:28 PM IST
Navratri, Durga Puja 2017: TOP 10 SMS, WhatsApp messages for your loved ones!
The auspicious festival of Navratri and Durga Puja is around the corner and we can’t wait but get completely soaked in the spirit of its vibrancy.
Sep 12, 2017, 13:08 PM IST
Sharad Navratri—Significance of the festivity
The auspicious festival of Sharad Navratri is on its way and so the preparations to seek the blessings of Goddess Shakti are in full spirit.
Sep 12, 2017, 12:48 PM IST
No Durga idol immersion on Muharram: Mamata Banerjee
The visarjan ceremony or idol immersion of this year's durga puja will not be permitted for a 24-hour period on Muharram, said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday.
Aug 24, 2017, 09:47 AM IST
'Nitish Kumar government harassing, torturing Hindus in Bihar following communal tension in Durga Puja'
The opposition BJP on Tuesday accused the government of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of harassing and torturing Hindus by taking action against them following communal tension in several districts during Durga Puja.
Oct 18, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
