This Muslim man offers prayers to Goddess Durga every Dussehra
A unique blend of communal and social harmony is being witnessed in the state capital, were a Muslim man named Irshaad Ali whose faith and devotion towards Goddess Durga is such that it astonishes many.
Oct 02, 2016, 09:49 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
You must visit THESE five places in India during Navratri!
Here, we bring you the Top 5 destinations in India where 'Durga Puja Utsav' is celebrated at its best!
Oct 01, 2016, 13:36 PM 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
West Bengal: High security alert in state as Mahalya is observed
Mahalaya is being observed today, which is a day of chanting the Chandi Paath to mark the advent of Durga puja in a week`s time. From the wee hours of the morning, people all over West Bengal are thronging at holy rivers, as Male members of the family are offering holy waters to the spirits of their ancestors.
Sep 30, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
Singur landowners to get back land after Durga Puja: Mamata Banerjee
State minister Partha Chatterjee said they were never against industries, but against having industries on a multi-crop land.
Sep 30, 2016, 01:03 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
This Hindu-dominated village in West Bengal is not allowed to organise Durga Puja as Muslims don't want it
For the past three years, a Hindu-dominated village in West Bengal is not allowed to organise Durga Puja.
Sep 27, 2016, 12:30 PM IST
These jail inmates have no time to rest as they are busy making Durga idols!
Inmates at the Alipore Jail have no time to rest as they are busy making Durga idols for the Durga puja festival.
Sep 25, 2016, 13:26 PM IST
Iconic Eden Gardens gears up for tryst with India's 250th Test at home
To start with, a Lord's like bell will be rung to mark the beginning of the historic Test.
Sep 24, 2016, 19:55 PM 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
PM Modi bats for eco-friendly Ganesh Utsav, Durga Puja
Expressing concern over the issue of rising pollution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to the nation to celebrate Ganesh Utsav and Durga Puja in an eco-friendly way.
Aug 28, 2016, 14:17 PM IST
Durga Puja forces BCCI to revise India-New Zealand Test series itinerary
There were no changes for the other fixtures. Dharamsala will host the first ODI on October 16 and Delhi`s Ferozeshah Kotla the second on October 19.
Jun 28, 2016, 17:53 PM 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
Chaitra Navaratri 2017: How to reach Vaishno Devi to seek Mata Rani's blessings!
How to reach Vaishno Devi.
Apr 03, 2016, 16:51 PM IST
Congress asks Smriti Irani to apologize for Goddess Durga reference
The house got adjourned yesterday after the uproar over HRD Minster Smriti Irani's few comments which she made while alleging that some JNU elements have published derogatory pamphlets about Goddes
Feb 26, 2016, 12:22 PM IST
Durga Puja: Why are Hindus being neglected in West Bengal?
Hindus in a West Bengal village have been not allowed to organise Durga Puja festivities.
Oct 29, 2015, 13:29 PM IST
This is also 'secular' India: Hindus not allowed to hold Durga Puja in Bengal village
Hindus in a village in West Bengal are not allowed to organise Durga Puja festivities!
Oct 28, 2015, 15:22 PM IST
