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Bangladesh set to celebrate Durga Puja amid tensions

Bangladesh announced an additional one-day general holiday for Durga Puja after 8-point demand, including extra holidays, by a minority alliance. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 8, 2024

Durga Puja festival: where it originated and how it’s celebrated

Every October, Kolkata, the “city of joy” and capital of West Bengal in India, lights up to celebrate Durga Puja. The festival is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga – daughter, mother, warrior and defeater of demons.

The Conversation · Oct 7, 2024

Durga Puja 2024: RG Kar row may overshadow Bengal's biggest festival

Durga puja is likely to be subdued this year as calls to boycott the festivities grow in response to protests over RG Kar murder. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 7, 2024

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Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly offers prayers at Durga Puja pandal in Howrah

HOWRAH: Former skipper of the Indian cricket team, Sourav Ganguly, on Sunday offered prayers at a Durga Puja pandal in Howrah. Many people gathered at the pandal in Howrah to get a glimpse of the former India skipper.

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2024

Sombre mood after a Kolkata rape and murder dampens Durga Puja celebrations

Losses mount for businesses as residents are in no mood to celebrate after the brutal rape and murder of a doctor.

Al Jazeera · Sep 28, 2024

Why some flowers are so pleasing for Hindu gods and goddesses

In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali, Dussehra or Durga Puja, worshipers all over the world will purchase flowers for use in ritual worship in temples, outdoor ceremonies or altars at home.

The Conversation · Sep 27, 2024

Kolkata's Kumartuli: Ma Durga idols are all set to go abroad

With a few months left for Durga puja, the artisans at Kolkata's potters' hub Kumartuli, known globally are busy diligently giving the final touches to the idols of the goddess ready to be sent abroad. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 8, 2024

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Clean air during Durga Puja, but Kolkata AQI backslides as winter approaches

An analysis of the air quality index during Durga Puja showed that Kolkata enjoyed clean air during the festival, but pollution worsened to usual levels almost immediately afterwards.

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Five-day Durga Puja festival concludes in Kolkata with grand carnival on Red Road

amata Banerjee attends Durga Puja carnival in Kolkata after a gap of one month. Thousands of people gathered to watch the idols of Goddess Durga going for immersion in the river Hooghly. CM inaugurated Durga Puja pandals virtually from her Kalighat residence.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Kolkata’s transgender community upset it did not get Puja grant

Transgender community in Kolkata upset as their Durga Puja not granted govt. funds for 2nd consecutive year. Ardhanarishwar Durga Puja held for 6 years. Police cautioned against protest. Govt. started giving ₹10,000/committee in 2018, increased to ₹70,000 this year. Community seeks development & empowerment, not confrontation.

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Can’t appear on October 31: Mahua Moitra tells ethics panel

Mahua Moitra, TMC MP, requests Ethics Committee to allow her to appear after November 5 due to prior engagements. She has written to the panel chairperson, expressing eagerness to defend herself against false accusations. She is busy till November 4 due to Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal. She has…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Stalls selling books on politics, secularism a big draw at Bengal puja pandals

Amidst Durga Puja celebrations, stalls selling Marxist/Progressive lit. saw 20% sales increase. Titles like Noorani's 'RSS & BJP', Bhattacharjee's 'Nazi Germanyir Janm O Mritu' & Ghatge's 'Modinama' popular. CPI(M) leaders visit stalls to connect to people & discuss welfare issues. Youth buying books on politics ahead of 2024 LS polls.

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Durga Puja festivities conclude with idol immersion

Hyderabad celebrated Durga Puja with eco-friendly immersions at Hussainsagar and Bachupally Lakes. Devotees from across the city gathered to bid farewell to the festivities. #Hyderabad #DurgaPuja #HussainsagarLake #BengaliAssociations #Eco-Friendly #ImmersionCarnival #VijayaDashami #HyderabadBangaleeSamity #KompallySuchitraBengaliCulturalCommittee #CyberabadBangaliAssociation #PrabashiSocioCulturalAssociation #BachupallyLake #TankBund. Hyderabad celebrated eco-friendly Durga Puja immersions at Hussainsagar and Bachupally Lakes. Devotees from…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Durga Puja celebrations in Rome to strengthen India-Italy bilateral relations

After 14 years, Rome revives the tradition of Durga Puja with song, dance, music, food and discourse

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

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Dynamite News · Oct 24, 2023

Bihar: Stampede breaks out at Durga Puja pandal in Gopalgunj; child, two women crushed to death

In a heart-wrenching incident amid the Durga Puja celebrations, two women and a child died and more than ten people were injured in a stampede at a crowed pandal in Bihar's Gopalgunj on Monday late evening.

The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023

5-year-old boy among three killed in stampede at Durga Puja pandal in Bihar's Gopalganj

Tragic stampede in Gopalganj, Bihar kills 3; 13 injured. Child fell, two elderly women bent to protect him, causing commotion. Area sealed to maintain control.

Dynamite News · Oct 22, 2023

Sushmita Sen performs Dhunuchi dance during Durga puja celebration

Sushmita looked absolutely gorgeous as she donned a pink saree and tied her hair into a ponytail. Read further on Dynamite News

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Durga Puja celebrated

Bangiya Samithi celebrates Durga Puja in city with religious fervour. Giant idol of Goddess Durga slaying Mahishasura installed at Leela Channaiah Kalyan Mantap. Deity flanked by other gods from pantheon, 10-armed Durga captivating. Celebrations commenced on Oct 20 with Shasti Puja, special rites on Oct 21 for Sapthami, Maha Ashtami…

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The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

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The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Nadda participates in Durga Puja in Kolkata, prays for destruction of ‘demonic forces’

JP Nadda visited Kolkata to take part in Durga Puja festivities. He prayed to the Goddess to defeat the "demonic forces" in Bengal and the country. He also visited the Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja, modelled on the upcoming Ram temple in Ayodhya.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Promoting sustainability and ecology through Durga Pujas

Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja with eco-friendly idols, tram rides, and waste segregation workshops to promote sustainable living and honour its UNESCO heritage tag. Sovabazar Sangrami Club, SwitchON Foundation, Auth’n, UVVA, and CTUA have joined hands to spread awareness about responsible resource management and eco-friendly Pujas.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

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 · Oct 19, 2023

Trinamool Congress, BJP spar over ‘dry days’ during Durga Puja

BJP and TMC spar over "dry days" during Durga Puja in West Bengal. BJP claims it's not the culture of Bengal, TMC counters by citing Assam CM's remarks

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Dhakis take centre stage in Hyderabad

Dhakis play traditional drums to usher in Durga Puja celebrations in Hyderabad.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Here are the Durga Puja pandals to hit in Chennai

With Durga Puja around the corner, celebrations are afoot in Chennai. We bring you a list of pandals you can visit

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