Durga Puja

Kolkata Durga Puja club organises dandiya in PPE to spread COVID-19 awareness

At a time when West Bengal is celebrating Durga Puja amid the coronavirus pandemic, here is a Durga Puja club in Kolkata--Vivekananda Sporting Club which had organised dandiya with people wearing the PPE. The move was taken to spread the message on the importance of COVID-19 protocols.

Oct 22, 2020, 18:54 PM IST

Navratri is one of the most vibrant, colourful and positive festivals, says TV actor Aamir Ali

Recalling some lovely Navratri memories from his childhood, actor Aamir Ali goes down memory lane to remember some beautiful anecdotes from the festival. 

Oct 22, 2020, 15:00 PM IST

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Oct 22, 2020, 14:52 PM IST

Durga Puja 2020: North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti goes virtual - Live streaming link, dos and don'ts amid pandemic

It is to be noted that several Bollywood celebrities such as Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Ayan Mukerji, Tanishaa Mukerji, veteran actress Tanuja, and other TV personalities regularly visit the North Bombay pandal during Durga Puja. 

Oct 22, 2020, 14:45 PM IST

PM Modi in Durga Puja speech pays tribute to icons of Bengal, talks about women empowerment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the citizens paid tributes to icons of Bengal, as five-day celebrations began in the state.

Oct 22, 2020, 12:47 PM IST

PM Modi to participate in Durga Puja event in West Bengal today with eye on 2021 state polls

As West Bengal gears up for the five-day Durga Puja celebrations amid novel coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the people of the state virtually on Thursday (October 22). 

Oct 22, 2020, 10:06 AM IST

Navratri 2020, Day 6: Pray to Maa Katyayani for a happy married life - know the significance and mantra

During the nine days of Navratri, nine forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. On the sixth day, devotees pray to Goddess Katyayani.

Oct 22, 2020, 07:46 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to join Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal on Thursday: Here's what he said

On the occasion of Durga Puja, the PM will deliver a message to the people and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made elaborate arrangements for this.

Oct 22, 2020, 01:09 AM IST

Calcutta High Court eases 'no entry' order in Durga Puja pandals: Check what's allowed

The division bench comprising Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Arijit Banerjee partially relaxed the previous order.

Oct 21, 2020, 16:26 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to address people of West Bengal on Durga Puja: Check details

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made elaborate arrangements for this.

Oct 21, 2020, 16:05 PM IST

Digital Dussehra: From Mirzapur 2 to A Suitable Boy, what OTT platforms have in store

Here is a list of upcoming shows and films that you must shortlist for your definite Dussehra watch.

Oct 21, 2020, 15:25 PM IST

Durga Puja 2020 begins from October 22: Quick checklist on day-wise pujo chart!

People immerse themselves in devotion, enjoy the fun and pandal-hopping remains a highlight beside many traditional rituals and practices strictly followed by Bengalis across the globe.

Oct 21, 2020, 13:53 PM IST

Navratri 2020, Day 5: Worship Devi Skandamata for wisdom and chant these mantras

Maa Durga is worshipped in nine forms during Navratri and each day is dedicated to one of her avatars. 

Oct 21, 2020, 07:35 AM IST

Big Ganga brings first and only Dandiya based Navratri show in Bhojpuri - 'Ding Dong Dandiya'

Featuring the biggest celebrities and musicians of Bhojpuri industry like Pradeep Pandey, Chintu, Sanchita Banerjee, KajalYadav, Priyanshu Singh, Aushi Tiwari, Ayesha Kashyap, Rini C, Mamta Raut, Mohan, Nisha Dubey, the one-hour special music and dance show will ring in the festival through the comforts of viewers home. 

Oct 20, 2020, 13:52 PM IST

Durga Puja special album: A look at how Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Sushmita Sen and other stars celebrate the festival

We have collated a few throwback photos and videos of your favourite Bollywood stars celebrating Durga Pujo. Take a look.

Oct 20, 2020, 12:11 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor praises COVID-19 themed Durga idol depicted as doctor, calls it 'brilliantly appropriate'

Sharing picture of the idol on his Twitter handle, Shashi Tharoor called it 'brilliantly appropriate'.

Oct 20, 2020, 08:52 AM IST

No pandal hopping for Durga Puja revellers: Calcutta High Court orders pandals to be made into ‘no entry’ zones

The court’s direction will be applicable for all 34,000 Durga puja pandals in the state.

Oct 19, 2020, 16:55 PM IST

Navratri 2020: Worship Maa Brahmacharini on 2nd day — Puja Vidhi, mantra, colour

The auspicious occasion of Navratri, the nine days of festivities to welcome Goddess Durga, begins on Saturday (October 17). Like a ray of hope, this Indian festivity is more significant this time because of the favourable planetary positions this year. This year, the festivities begin on October 17 and end on October 25.

Oct 18, 2020, 12:52 PM IST