Durga Puja

SC refuses to stay West Bengal government's decision to offer grants to Durga Puja committees

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay West Bengal government's decision to offer grants totalling Rs 28 crore to various Durga Puja committees in the state. The top court however issued a notice to the state government on the matter and sought a detailed affidavit from it within six weeks.

Oct 12, 2018, 13:53 PM IST

Asha Bhosle makes comeback in Bengali Durga Puja song circuit after 23 years

The song, released on October 8, is a part of the album 'Pujoy Asha'.

Oct 12, 2018, 12:38 PM IST

Navratri 2018: Women can learn these life lessons from Maa Durga in today's testing times!

Maa Durga is often described as the influential diety, who won in her fight of good over evil.

Oct 12, 2018, 11:01 AM IST

Durga Puja: 8000 cops, 74 additional CCTVs to keep close watch on Kolkata

Kolkata Police is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the upcoming festivities are safe.

Oct 12, 2018, 10:02 AM IST

SC agrees to hear plea challenging HC verdict allowing Mamata government funding Durga Puja

The Supreme Court has agreed to listen to an appeal on Friday challenging the Calcutta High Court's decision allowing West Bengal government to offer grants to puja committees for Durga Puja in the state.

Oct 11, 2018, 12:46 PM IST

Here's why eating onion and garlic is a big 'no-no' during Navratri

Maa Durga is worshipped during the festival and devotees pray to the goddess for showering her blessings upon them.

Oct 11, 2018, 10:39 AM IST

Durga puja pandals in West Bengal to get funds from Mamata govt as Calcutta HC junks plea opposing move

The plea had claimed that giving funds to puja committees is a violation of the secular structure of the Constitution.

Oct 10, 2018, 12:30 PM IST

Navaratri: World's longest, most dramatic and direct worship of the Universal Mother

In no other major religion of the world is the Goddess so boldly and colourfully worshipped as the Mother of the Universe, as she is honoured in Hindu Dharma.

Oct 10, 2018, 11:20 AM IST

Navratri 2018: Know the 9 divine forms of Maa Durga worshipped during the festival

The power of Devi Durga is hailed and celebrated during 9-days.

Oct 09, 2018, 12:59 PM IST

Navratri 2018: Here's the complete schedule of 9 days

The power of Devi Durga is hailed and celebrated during 9-days.

Oct 09, 2018, 09:06 AM IST

Shubho Mahalaya 2018: Sudarsan Pattnaik pays beautiful sand art tribute to Goddess Durga—See pic

Durga Puja usually takes place during September or October, the month of Ashvin according to the Gregorian calendar.

Oct 08, 2018, 10:58 AM IST

Akshara Singh sings new Devi geet 'Aapan Talwar De Da' ahead of Navratri festival—Watch

She took to her Instagram and shared the pictures and song link.

Oct 06, 2018, 13:51 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee announces Rs 28 crore grant for 28,000 Durga Puja committees across West Bengal

The endeavour will cost the exchequer Rs 28 crore, the Chief Minister said.

Sep 10, 2018, 23:25 PM IST

An exhibition featuring Durga Puja festival opens in London

This exhibition is linked to the visit of an empowered delegation from West Bengal to cities in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Sep 07, 2018, 18:54 PM IST

When Sourav Ganguly disguised as a Sardar to attend Durga Puja

Ganguly has described the incident in his upcoming book "A Century Is Not Enough".

Feb 02, 2018, 16:54 PM IST

Rain, not GST affects sale of sweets on Bijoya Dashami

Since July 1 this year, sweetmeat shops in Bengal had to bear 5 percent tax on popular sweets like Rosogolla, Sandesh, Jal Bhara, Pantua, Rabri.

Oct 04, 2017, 10:35 AM IST

Security stepped up in Kolkata for Muharram processions

Elaborate security arrangements were made in Kolakata on Sunday for mourning processions by Shia Muslims.

Oct 01, 2017, 14:07 PM IST

Elaborate security arrangements in West Bengal for Durga idol immersion

The Calcutta High Court had allowed immersion of Durga idols on all days from Vijaya Dashami according to the Hindu almanac, including on Muharram on October 1.

Sep 30, 2017, 15:42 PM IST

Durga idol in gold saree attracts thousands of devotees in Kolkata

Thousands of devotees and revellers are making a beeline for a marquee in north Kolkata to pay obeisance to a Durga idol decked out in a sari made by using 22-carat gold worth crores of rupees, an organiser said on Friday.

Sep 29, 2017, 17:01 PM IST