President Pranab Mukherjee arrives at his ancestral house to perform Durga Puja
The President would spend four days in his ancestral house at Mirati and at Kirnahar on the occasion.
Oct 07, 2016, 19:26 PM ISTNo specific threat to West Bengal during Durga puja: DGP
West Bengal Police on Thursday said it has issued a general alert for the Durga puja celebrations in the state and sought cooperation from the people for its smooth conduct.
Oct 06, 2016, 19:15 PM ISTNavratri and Durga Puja 2016: These TOP 10 SMS messages will make your festival brighter!
Oct 06, 2016, 04:14 AM IST
Navratri 2016: Girls, go desi this Durga Puja! Style Tips inside
Get ready girls! It is that time of the year when Goddess Durga comes down on earth and the festive fervor takes the entire nation in its grip.
Oct 04, 2016, 03:36 AM ISTThis Muslim man offers prayers to Goddess Durga every Dussehra
A unique blend of communal and social harmony is being witnessed in the state capital, were a Muslim man named Irshaad Ali whose faith and devotion towards Goddess Durga is such that it astonishes many.
Oct 02, 2016, 09:49 AM ISTNavratri 2016: Did you know there is a colour code which you can follow?
Just as the festive spirit of Navratri has gripped the nation, we thought of telling you something very interesting about the nine-day long Goddess Durga festival.
Oct 02, 2016, 03:40 AM ISTYou must visit THESE five places in India during Navratri!
Here, we bring you the Top 5 destinations in India where 'Durga Puja Utsav' is celebrated at its best!
Oct 01, 2016, 13:36 PM ISTShubho Mahalaya! Time to welcome mother goddess Durga
Just as the Pitru Paksha is about to get over, the time has come to welcome our Mother Goddess Durga—and celebrate the Matri or Matra Paksa, which begins with Mahalaya.
Sep 30, 2016, 11:53 AM ISTWhy Sharad Navratri is the most significant?
The auspicious occasion of celebrating the joyous Navratri festival is here. The nine-day long festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine avatars, which are worshipped each day.
Sep 30, 2016, 10:08 AM ISTWest Bengal: High security alert in state as Mahalya is observed
Mahalaya is being observed today, which is a day of chanting the Chandi Paath to mark the advent of Durga puja in a week`s time. From the wee hours of the morning, people all over West Bengal are thronging at holy rivers, as Male members of the family are offering holy waters to the spirits of their ancestors.
Sep 30, 2016, 09:43 AM ISTSingur landowners to get back land after Durga Puja: Mamata Banerjee
State minister Partha Chatterjee said they were never against industries, but against having industries on a multi-crop land.
Sep 30, 2016, 01:03 AM ISTNavratri 2016 calendar: Worship goddess Durga and her nine avatars on each day
The atmosphere is filled with a festive fervour which is knocking at the doors. The month of festivity and happiness filled with devotion is here.
Sep 29, 2016, 11:11 AM ISTThis Hindu-dominated village in West Bengal is not allowed to organise Durga Puja as Muslims don't want it
For the past three years, a Hindu-dominated village in West Bengal is not allowed to organise Durga Puja.
Sep 27, 2016, 12:30 PM ISTThese jail inmates have no time to rest as they are busy making Durga idols!
Inmates at the Alipore Jail have no time to rest as they are busy making Durga idols for the Durga puja festival.
Sep 25, 2016, 13:26 PM ISTIconic Eden Gardens gears up for tryst with India's 250th Test at home
To start with, a Lord's like bell will be rung to mark the beginning of the historic Test.
Sep 24, 2016, 19:55 PM ISTPlanning to visit Kolkata during Durga Puja? You might find a dash of Shakespeare too
Denizens of Kolkata will soak in the Durga Puja festivities in October by celebrating William Shakespeare's life, work and legacy on the occasion of the bard's 400th death anniversary.
Sep 22, 2016, 09:19 AM ISTPM Modi bats for eco-friendly Ganesh Utsav, Durga Puja
Expressing concern over the issue of rising pollution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to the nation to celebrate Ganesh Utsav and Durga Puja in an eco-friendly way.
Aug 28, 2016, 14:17 PM ISTDurga Puja forces BCCI to revise India-New Zealand Test series itinerary
There were no changes for the other fixtures. Dharamsala will host the first ODI on October 16 and Delhi`s Ferozeshah Kotla the second on October 19.
Jun 28, 2016, 17:53 PM ISTDurga Puja 2016: Kolkata to get Chinese twist this year
China will bring in tourists to Kolkata from Kunming city during Durga Puja 2016.
May 09, 2016, 11:01 AM ISTNavratri special: These Top 10 'Mata Ki Bhente' will make you sing 'Jai Mata Di'!
The holy festival of Navratri has come, when the devotees lavishly celebrate nine days and nights of prayer and fasting. This is the time to feel immensely purified by Durga Bhakti.
Apr 08, 2016, 14:29 PM IST