The Latest Breaking News from Durga Puja

Assam approves grant for Durga Puja pandals

Assam Cabinet approves ₹10,000 grant-in-aid for 6,953 Durga Puja pandals to discourage 'Chanda' (donation) culture. CM Sarma appeals to committees not to raise funds forcibly.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Bill for increasing salaries of WB MLAs, Ministers introduced in State Assembly

BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari questioned the rationale of the introduction of the Bill amidst the Durga Puja festivities in the State.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

A season of Puja politics begins in West Bengal

The grand spectacle at Durga Puja pandals across West Bengal has over the past several years have ceased to be just a religious and cultural phenomenon

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

West Bengal: Md Ali Park Durga Puja Pandal to celebrate Shiva-Shakti with ‘Kedarnath Temple’ theme

The most popular Durga Puja in Central Kolkata is considered to be one of the oldest and most renowned venues for Durga Puja in the city. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 10, 2023

Ronaldinho to make maiden visit to Kolkata mid-October

Ronaldinho to visit Kolkata for Durga Puja. He'll meet CM Banerjee, learn cricket from Sourav Ganguly, interact with sponsors, promote football, play charity match, and unveil pandals. He'll arrive Oct 16 and stay two days before heading to Dhaka. Samba Magic awaits!

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Trinamool slams Assam Durga Puja ‘tax’

“It is unfortunate for the Assamese people to pay a fee for worshipping Goddess Durga,” Ripun Bora said.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Gobardanga to Kolkata: how a family ferried its tradition across the border

Kundu family's Durga Puja tradition has been passed down for generations, even through Partition of India. Despite recent losses, the family continues to celebrate the autumn festival in Gobardanga, India, where they built their own house in 1965. The puja is a time for the 100 family members to come…

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

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 · Sep 4, 2023

Dhindhora Baje Re: Not Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, Twitterati say Jaya Bachchan 'stole the show' in 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' dance number

Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt put on their brightest red and hit the dance floor for the electrifying 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' dance number 'Dhindhora Baje Re'. The clip saw the two in a dance-off at a Durga Puja pandal.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2023

Durga Puja 2022: #pandalhopping with puppies and the Mahatma

After two years, Kolkata returns to being itself — with Durga Puja festivities that not only encompass faith but also life lessons

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2022