In 1610, when Islam Khan, the Mughal subahdar of Bengal, first arrived in Dhaka, legend has it that he witnessed Durga Puja on the banks of the Buriganga. The sound of the dhaks (drums) filled the air ...
Durga Puja, one of the most significant festivals in Bangladesh, is not only a visual spectacle of grand idols and vibrant pandals, but also an auditory experience that accentuates the spiritual and ...
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During this bright festive season, communities are highly enthusiastic, in their festive spirit. Local organizers go head-to-head to craft magnificent pandals- - which are temporary stall-like ...
Durga Puja in Bengal emphasises family, hospitality, and celebration. In most parts of India, Navratri means fasting, vegetarian food, and avoiding ingredients such as onion and garlic. In Bengal, ...
A five-year-old elephant named ‘Durga’ from Assam is being brought to the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu and is expected to reach the temple late on Sunday (September 13, 2026). The ...
A strange Durga Puja looms ahead as the human collective in power seeks a costly correction to the Bengali Hindu symbolism of Shakti. Calls to avoid eating and selling non-vegetarian food near Puja ...
As Kolkata gets ready for Puja, new government guidelines are changing how the city will celebrate, from idol-making to immersion My Kolkata Web Desk Published 19.09.26, 03:25 PM ...