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When is Dussehra 2023? History, significance, facts, rituals, celebration, and all you need to know

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most prominent and widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India. This festival, which marks the triumph of good over evil, holds immense cultural and religious significance. Here’s all about the history, significance, facts, rituals, and grand celebrations associated with Dussehra.

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Kolkata | The goddess takes the tram

Ahead of Durga Puja in Kolkata, a tram turns into a living canvas — with hand-painted scenes that capture the season’s festive spirit

The Hindu

Navratri 2023: Astrologist's tips for growth and prosperity during Navratri

Astrologer and Vastu expert, Dr Aarti Dahiya says that Navratri is one of the most majorly celebrated festivals in India. Some people feast while some people fast on but all of them worship Goddess Durga. These are the nine days of worship of the nine avatars of Goddess Durga, especially,…

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The history of the Navratri vrat thali

Navratri is a Hindu festival celebrated with fasting & festivities, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. It's origins remain elusive, but in the 1970s, the concept of a formal thali emerged. Today, restaurants offer innovative vrat thalis, reflecting India's diverse culinary heritage. #Navratri #HinduFestival #VratThali #CulinaryHeritage

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In Kumartuli, Durga idol-makers, online influencers get busy ahead of Puja season

As Kumartuli gears up to deliver Durga idols to hundreds of pandals across Kolkata, social media influencers are also on the upswing in the potters’ colony

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh warms to the grandeur of Durga Puja

“We made 350-odd Durga idols, sized between two to 12 feet. Most of the orders were from U.P.,” said Mr. Azad

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Shardiya Navratri Day 1: Devoted to Maa Shailputri; Durga Pandals, Temples decked up for prayers

Sharad Navratri occurs at the onset of the autumn season, whereas Chaitra Navaratri occurs in the spring. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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A unique preview of Durga Puja art begins in Kolkata

Kolkata's iconic Town Hall hosted the opening ceremony of a Durga Puja art preview show, organised by massArt with the British Council as its international partner. Ambassadors from several countries attended the event, which provides access to 26 Durga Puja locations in the city.

The Hindu

Visually impaired artists make Goddess Durga idols at art workshop 'Jol Chabi'

An art workshop titled 'Jol Chabi' was held here on Sunday to teach visually impaired artists how to make sculptures of Goddess Durga and Lord Ganesha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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WATCH | Karnataka’s first elephant care facility tells trumpeting tales of resilience

Durga, Rani, Lakshmi, Janumani, Anisha, and Gowri, all captive elephants once, occupy the facility today where they lead a relaxed life. But a lifetime of captivity has left them with some irreparable damage. At the facility, efforts are on to reverse those as much as possible.

The Hindu

Idols and sculptures are valued in Bengaluru, say migrant artisans

Migrant artisans from across the country arrive in Bengaluru during festival seasons such as Ganesha Chaturthi and Durga Puja. Many artisans from Kolkata travel to the City during the Ganesha season and stay on to make idols for the Durga festive season.

The Hindu

‘Mem Famous’ movie review: Sumanth Prabhas makes a promising debut in this partially engaging coming-of-age story

‘Mem Famous’ movie review: Sumanth Prabhas makes a promising debut in this partially engaging coming-of-age story set in rural Telangana

The Hindu

From a Himalayan kingdom to western Sydney: one man’s journey against his own victimhood

Om Dhungel escaped ethnic persecution in Bhutan to make a new life in Australia. The strength and potential of refugees like him, he says, is vastly underestimated

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Abandoned ‘Durga’ fought on ventilator for days, but still her struggle to survive has no near ending

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AP PHOTOS: Artists paint, mold idols for Durga Puja festival

Spirits are soaring in India's “City of Joy” of as tens of thousands of people jostle on Kolkata's streets in celebration of “Durga Puja,” the most important festival of the Bengali community.

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Theme-based Durga puja pandals in Hyderabad

Eco-friendly structures and a rural backdrop blend art, tradition and nostalgia at Durga Puja pavilions in the city

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When the Chief Minister had visitors from the United States

Saroja Seetharaman, 86, came to the Gopalapuram house which her grandfather sold to Karunanidhi in 1955

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Monk’s death over mining dispute churns Rajasthan politics ahead of election

The incident has given an opportunity to the Opposition BJP to attack the ruling Congress government for ‘neglecting a long-pending public demand’.

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The Times of India

Mom, 3 kids found dead in water tank in Jodhpur, murder case filed

JODHPUR: Three children and their pregnant mother was found dead in a water tank in a village in Jodhpur under suspicious condition.

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11-year-old boy abducted for Rs 50 lakh rescued within 9 hours

BENGALURU: An 11-year-old boy was reunited with his parents nine hours after he was allegedly kidnapped by a woman and held captive at a farmhouse near Jigani on the outskirts of the city.

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Couple, two others arrested for murder

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Sethu FC beat PIFA 4-1 to climb to top spot in Indian Women's League

BHUBANESWAR: Sethu FC beat PIFA 4-1 to register their seventh straight win in the Indian Women's League on Sunday. Anju Tamang (12th minute), Durga (18th), Renu (21st) and Sandhiya (90+2) scored for Sethu.

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Sethu FC maintain winning run, beat Sports Odisha 4-0 in Indian Women's League

BHUBANESWAR: Sethu FC earned their sixth consecutive victory in the Indian Women's League after beating Sports Odisha 4-0 at the Capital Stadium on Thursday.

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