Who Is Tapati Guha Thakurta? The Historian Behind UNESCO's 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' Tag For Durga Puja In Bengal
Durga Puja, which is celebrated in Kolkata, is listed among the 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' by UNESCO. Meet the historian, Tapati Guha Thakurta behind the feat.
Jun 08, 2023, 14:19 PM IST
Namaste India: In the fair of this city, there is a battle between buffaloes
Every year on the Padwa of Deepawali, this year also a buffalo riot was organized in the Dussehra ground of the city. The tradition of riot of pado in Dhangar society is going on for years. In which two male buffaloes compete face to face. Every year a large number of people gather here and there is a special enthusiasm among the people regarding this riot.
Oct 27, 2022, 12:08 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee breaks silence on asur idol depicting Mahatma Gandhi: 'I didn't say anything because...'
A huge controversy erupted after religious organisation All India Hindu Mahasabha allegedly depicted Mahatma Gandhi in an `asura` idol at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata during Durga Puja.
Oct 13, 2022, 19:22 PM IST
Durga Puja: Clashes in several districts, death, acid attack on woman reported in Madhya Pradesh
A group of men attacked a woman with an acid-like chemical at a Durga Puja pandal in Jabalpur.
Oct 06, 2022, 11:50 AM IST
Durga Pujo 2022: Know why Bengali married women play Sindoor Khela on Vijayadashami
Durga Puja 2022 update: The five-day-long festivity of devotion, fun and pandal-hopping also includes many traditional rituals and practices strictly followed by Bengalis across the globe.
Oct 05, 2022, 15:28 PM IST
'Regrettable': Union Minister slams Mamata for not lauding Centre for UNESCO's Durga Puja honour
Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi said the UNESCO heritage tag for Durga Puja was possible due to the concerted effort of different central government departments and other stakeholders.
Oct 05, 2022, 11:10 AM IST
Happy Dussehra 2022 wishes: Vijayadashami WhatsApp messages, greetings and quotes
Happy Dussehra 2022: Dussehra or Vijayadashami is celebrated with utmost devotion, reminding people that good is invincible and that evil will cease to exist.
Oct 05, 2022, 07:54 AM IST
Durga Puja economy: Transactions of Rs 40,000 crore, creation of 3 lakh jobs in West Bengal- Details here
Durga Puja economy: The British Council conducted a study, mapping the creative economy around Durga Puja 2019, which showed that Durga Puja accounts for 2.58 per cent of the state GDP.
Oct 04, 2022, 15:05 PM IST
Siddhant Chaturvedi seeks blessings from Maa Durga as he visits Pujo Pandal- PICS
Recently, Siddhant was seen making his appearance at a Durga pandal in the city for seeking blessings from Maa Durga.
Oct 04, 2022, 14:43 PM IST
Gorakhpur: UP CM Yogi Adityanath performs 'Kanya Pujan' on 'Navmi' - See pics
UP Chief Minister Adityanath performed a puja in Gorakhpur on the occasion of 'Navmi' as per an ANI report.
Oct 04, 2022, 11:03 AM IST
Kajol tells Jaya Bachchan 'mask nikalna padega', poses with Rani Mukerji for pics; viral video from Durga Puja pandal breaks internet - Watch
Durga Puja 2022 pandals in Bombay: The North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal is visited by many celebs annually during the festival.
Oct 04, 2022, 09:33 AM IST
People of any faith can worship Goddess Durga, no need to hide identity while entering 'garba' pandals: MP minister
The Madhya Pradesh government has asked garba organisers to check the identity cards of people before allowing them entry inside pandals during Navratri.
Oct 04, 2022, 08:57 AM IST
Mahatma Gandhi as Mahishasura at Hindu Mahasabha’s pandal in Kolkata
At Hindu Mahasabha's durga pooja pandal in Kolkata, in Maa Durga's idol, the statue of Mahishasur was symbolically replaced by Mahatma Gandhi's statue. After this incident, a complaint has been lodged against the Hindu Mahasabha with the police.
Oct 03, 2022, 17:50 PM IST
Durga Ashtami 2022: 5 Beauty tips for the big festival
Here are some fashion and beauty tips to look spectacular during this Durga Puja.
Oct 03, 2022, 14:47 PM IST
Death toll reaches 5 in Bhadohi fire incident
The death toll in the Bhadoi accident has risen to 5. These also include 3 children. This big accident happened due to fire in Durga Puja pandal.
Oct 03, 2022, 12:34 PM IST
Kajol is 'proud' of son Yug as he serves bhog at Durga Puja- WATCH
Kajol took to Instagram and shared a video of her son serving bhog to people at Durga Puja pandal.
Oct 03, 2022, 10:49 AM IST
Fire breaks out in Durga pandal in Bhadohi, 3 killed
Three people have died in Bhadoi accident. Treatment of 62 people who were injured in the fire is going on. This big accident happened due to fire in Durga Puja pandal.
Oct 03, 2022, 10:30 AM IST
BJP, TMC criticize Gandhi-lookalike idol as 'Asura' at Kolkata Durga puja pandal
After a police complaint was filed against the alleged representation of Gandhi as an ‘asura’, the organisers changed the appearance of the particular idol.
Oct 03, 2022, 09:47 AM IST
3 people died in Bhadohi Durga Puja fire incident
Three people have died in Bhadoi accident. Treatment of 62 people who were injured in the fire is going on. This big accident happened due to fire in Durga Puja pandal.
Oct 03, 2022, 09:40 AM IST
Huge fire broke out in Durga Puja pandal
Two people have died in Bhadoi accident. Treatment of 62 people who were injured in the fire is going on. This big accident happened due to fire in Durga Puja pandal.
Oct 03, 2022, 09:00 AM IST
