Nine Forms of Goddess Durga: Goddess Durga is one of the prime goddesses in the Hindu religion. Durga is associated with strength, protection, motherhood, wars and destruction. It is believed that ...

Hijab-clad girls in katan sharee visit the Banani puja mandap to take pictures that they would caption with "dhormo jar jar, ...

Since Durga could no longer be the premier royal war-goddess in a Sultanate-dominated world, Sanskrit texts from the 15th ...

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 ...

On Durga Ashtami, devotees honor Maa Mahagauri, symbolizing purity and transformation. This incarnation of Goddess Parvati, ...

Navratri 2024 Day 2 is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, revered for her penance and devotion. Worship her for courage, wisdom, ...

Globalisation of Durga Puja Today, Durga Puja is not confined to Bengal. Thanks to the global Bengali diaspora, the festival is celebrated with grandeur in cities like London, New York and Dubai.

Bodhan' on 6th Day: The Bodhan ceremony is performed on the evening of the sixth day to officially mark the beginning of the Durga Puja festivities. The ritual serves as a welcome for Goddess ...

Durga Puja 2024: One of the most jubilant festivals in India, Navratri, is all set to begin in a few days. Due to the ...

Vegetarian bhog for the goddess and a folk dances by tribal communities on Navami are some of the highlights of this Puja Over two centuries old, the Durga Puja of the Pathak family was started by ...

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 ...