Durga Puja

Delhi authority gives nod to Ramleela, Durga Puja celebrations, but with COVID-19 curbs

The Delhi Police and district authorities will ensure proper seating arrangement at events by adhering to social distancing norms, separate entry and exit points at venues and no overcrowding at gatherings.

Sep 30, 2021, 07:03 AM IST

Durga Puja 2021: Bipasha Basu, Mouni Roy and Vidya Balan show how to add desi twist to festive wear!

Ahead of the festive season of Navratri 2021, everyone is wondering what to wear for one of the major festivals celebrated in India. Well, we have chalked out few desi styles of our Bollywood beauties who surely know how to carry it, and that too with grace. 

Sep 29, 2021, 17:42 PM IST

BJP objects to West Bengal government’s monetary grant for Durga Puja, flags model code violation

Noting that the MCC came into effect since the announcement of assembly by-polls to three constituencies including Bhabanipur from where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting, the BJP alleged that the new order would influence the elections.

Sep 07, 2021, 18:32 PM IST

Urvashi Rauleta performs Kanya Puja on Navratri, distributes food packets to underprivileged girls

Enjoying the Kanya Puja in her own philanthropic way, Urvashi Rautela took to the streets and distributed hygienically packed food boxes while mindfully wearing a facemask and gloves.

Oct 28, 2020, 14:01 PM IST

ZEE5 launches digital campaign #MaayerSatheMaakeDekha to celebrate Durga Pujo 2020

The platform has roped in 5 renowned celebrities of the Bengali entertainment industry to feature in 5 heart-warming videos, where each of them reminisce about their childhood memories around pujo, realizing in the bargain how mothers would often get relegated to the sidelines for the overall fanfare. 

Oct 27, 2020, 13:39 PM IST

Dussehra 2020: Sighting these 3 things on Vijayadashami can bring you good luck

Vijayadashmi or Dussehra marks the victory of truth over evil. It is celebrated on the 10th day of Sharad Navratri and marks the end of Durga puja. 

Oct 25, 2020, 12:13 PM IST

Vijayadashmi 2020: Know the history and significance of Dussehra

As per Hindu belief, two important events took place on Dussehra - Goddess Durga killed the demon king Mahishasura and Lord Ram defeated Raavana showing the victory of truth over evil.

Oct 25, 2020, 07:04 AM IST

Shilpa Shetty shares a glimpse of daughter's first Kanya Pooja on Durga Ashtami

n the video clip, Shilpa and her husband Raj Kundra feed halwa poori to girl . She also shared a glimpse of Samisha's little feet.

Oct 24, 2020, 17:52 PM IST

Durga Puja 2020: Here's why married Bengali women play Sindoor Khela

The five-day-long festivity of devotion, fun and pandal-hopping also includes many traditional rituals and practices strictly followed by Bengalis across the globe.

Oct 24, 2020, 15:58 PM IST

Bengali actress and TMC MP Nusrat Jahan and hubby Nikhil Jain play 'dhak' and dance on Durga Ashtami in Kolkata - Watch

On the auspicious occasion of Durga Ashtami, Bengali actress and TMC MP Nusrat Jahan and hubby Nikhil Jain played the traditional 'dhak' and danced in Kolkata's  Suruchi Sangha today. 

Oct 24, 2020, 13:37 PM IST

Navratri 2020: Worship Maa Mahagauri on Durga Ashtami — Puja muhurat, vidhi, mantras

Mahagauri is worshipped on the eighth day of Navaratri. Maa Mahagauri is believed to be an avatar of Devi Parvati, the divine consort of Lord Shiva.

Oct 24, 2020, 06:51 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi named these revolutionaries in his Durga Puja address; read their unheard stories

Talking about women empowerment, PM Modi said women in the country must be given the respect people give to Goddess Durga. In his 20-minute address.

Oct 23, 2020, 21:48 PM IST

Navratri 2020: Worship Maa Kalratri on Day 7 — Singnificance, mantras, puja vidhi

Devi Kalratri is regarded as one of the many destructive forms of Maa Shakti which includes Kali, Mahakali, Bhadrakali, Bhairavi, Mrityu, Rudrani, Chamunda, Chandi and Durga.

Oct 23, 2020, 06:28 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi speaks on Durga Puja celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the citizens paid tributes to icons of Bengal, as five-day celebrations began in the state.PM Modi goes on to pay tribute to various eminent personalities from West Bengal listing an array of Bengali freedom fighters, writers, artists and others.

Oct 22, 2020, 20:06 PM IST

Kolkata Durga Puja club organises dandiya in PPE to spread COVID-19 awareness

At a time when West Bengal is celebrating Durga Puja amid the coronavirus pandemic, here is a Durga Puja club in Kolkata--Vivekananda Sporting Club which had organised dandiya with people wearing the PPE. The move was taken to spread the message on the importance of COVID-19 protocols.

Oct 22, 2020, 18:54 PM IST

Navratri is one of the most vibrant, colourful and positive festivals, says TV actor Aamir Ali

Recalling some lovely Navratri memories from his childhood, actor Aamir Ali goes down memory lane to remember some beautiful anecdotes from the festival. 

Oct 22, 2020, 15:00 PM IST

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Oct 22, 2020, 14:52 PM IST

Durga Puja 2020: North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti goes virtual - Live streaming link, dos and don'ts amid pandemic

It is to be noted that several Bollywood celebrities such as Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Ayan Mukerji, Tanishaa Mukerji, veteran actress Tanuja, and other TV personalities regularly visit the North Bombay pandal during Durga Puja. 

Oct 22, 2020, 14:45 PM IST

PM Modi in Durga Puja speech pays tribute to icons of Bengal, talks about women empowerment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the citizens paid tributes to icons of Bengal, as five-day celebrations began in the state.

Oct 22, 2020, 12:47 PM IST