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Durga ashtami vrat is an important Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Shakti (Goddess Durga). Masik Durga Ashtami is a monthly event observed on the ashtami tithi (8th day) of the shukla paksha (bright ...

VIP devotees at Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada faced severe transport shortages during the busy Navaratri festival, ...

Maha Ashtami, the second day of Durga Puja, is celebrated with great fervor and devotion, especially in West Bengal and other parts of eastern India. The day begins with Mahasnan and ...

My Kolkata explores ‘Pujo’ celebrations then and now, through the memories and shared experiences of two Kolkata grandparent-grandkid duos ...

Tension escalated in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, today -- a day after communal clashes during Durga idol immersion, in which one person died. The police conducted flag marches after shops were set on ...

Another name of durga ashtami is Maha Ashtami or Mahashtami and it is known as one of the most important days during celebrations of Durga Puja.

The auspicious occasion of Durga Puja is here, and with it, comes the promise of new beginnings, triumph of good over evil, and reunion with loved ones. As the goddess of power and strength ...

On the occasion of Durga Navami, Jaya Bachchan, along with daughter Shweta, joined Rani Mukerji and Kajol at their family puja held at North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Samiti. Jaya Bachchan wore a ...

Meanwhile, in Kolkata, the famous Chetia Agrani Durga Puja, depicting the ambience of the temple city Kashi and the iconic ...