Navratri 2020: Day 1 of Sharad Navratri begins, here's why it is significant
On Day 1 of Navratri, goddess Shailputri is worshipped. During these 9 days of festivity, different avatars of goddess Durga are evoked and prayed to.
Oct 17, 2020, 09:47 AM IST
Devotees visit temples across India on the first day of Navratri; See pics
The nine-day-long auspicious festival of Navratri starts from today. The nine days dedicated to the nine different forms of Durga or feminine power is one of the most celebrated festivals in India.
Oct 17, 2020, 08:43 AM IST
Pranams to Maa Shailputri: PM Narendra Modi extends greetings on day 1 of Navratri, wishes happiness, peace
The auspicious occasion of Navratri, the nine days of festivities to welcome Goddess Durga, begins on Saturday.
Oct 17, 2020, 08:42 AM IST
Durga Puja 2020: Date and day-wise pujo chart to welcome the goddess!
Navratri, the nine-day long festival of the goddess starts from October 17 and lasts till 25th, with Vijayadashami on October 25/26 (depending upon timings).
Oct 16, 2020, 17:54 PM IST
Durga Puja 2020: Delhi government guidelines for pandals, dos and don'ts amid coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
Amid the deadly novel coronavirus pandemic, the nation witnessed a complete lockdown of over three months starting this March. During Durga Puja and Navratri, massive crowd gathers in Devi pandals where people meet and greet each other, seek blessings of Maa Durga.
Oct 16, 2020, 16:36 PM IST
Navratri 2020: Date, Ghatasthapana timings and full puja schedule
The Ghatasthapana will be on Day 1 of the Navratri puja i.e on October 17, 2020, and Goddess Shailputri will be worshipped on this day.
Oct 16, 2020, 09:50 AM IST
Hearing today in Calcutta High Court on Durga Utsav in West Bengal
The Calcutta High Court has raised questions on Mamata government's decision of 50 thousand rupees for Durga Puja Pandal, the court has asked what is the intention of the government behind this?
Oct 16, 2020, 08:28 AM IST
Calcutta High Court questions Mamata government, asks what is the intention of giving money for Pandal?
The Calcutta High Court has raised questions on Mamata government's decision of 50 thousand rupees for Durga Puja Pandal, the court has asked what is the intention of the government behind this?
Oct 15, 2020, 20:36 PM IST
Navratri 2020: Here's why eating onions and garlic is a big no during 9 days of festivity!
During Navratri, the entire atmosphere is filled with the festive spirit and devotees begin preparations for it days in advance. Vijayadashami/Dussehra is being celebrated on October 25/26 (depending upon timings).
Oct 15, 2020, 15:27 PM IST
West Bengal gets ready for Durga Puja celebrations amid COVID-19: In pics
Oct 13, 2020, 17:30 PM IST
Navratri 2020: Full schedule, puja timings, date and day-wise puja chart
Along with Navratri, the 5-day long Durga Puja festivity which is widely celebrated across the globe, and is a major festival of Bengalis is celebrated in autumn. This year it begins from October 22 to 26 respectively.
Oct 13, 2020, 12:31 PM IST
Navratri 2020: Ghatasthapana timings, puja muhurat and rituals of Day 1
Sharad Navratri coincides with Durga Puja festivity which is a 5-day long festival, widely celebrated across the globe. It is a major festival for Bengali community. This year it begins from October 22 to 26 respectively.
Oct 10, 2020, 12:28 PM IST
Bipasha Basu relieves memories of last year's Durga Puja festivity
On the work front, Bipasha was recently seen in the web series "Dangerous", which marked her debut on the digital platform.
Oct 08, 2020, 20:33 PM IST
Durga Puja 2020 calendar: Check date and day-wise puja chart
Navratri, the nine-day long festival of the goddess starts from October 17 and lasts till 25th, with Vijayadashami on October 25/26 (depending upon timings). This year, Mahalaya, which is the beginning of the Devi Paksha and end of the Pitru Paksha took place on September 17 and Durga Puja starts from October 22.
Oct 06, 2020, 18:25 PM IST
October 2020 will witness these festivals; Check names and their dates
For Hindus, the worship of the mother deity holds a great significance during Navratri.
Oct 01, 2020, 19:13 PM IST
Allahabad HC refuses to allow Durga Puja functions in Prayagraj district
The High Court refused to stay the state government order to grant permission to conduct Durga Puja. It, however, allowed the petitioners to present their case before the District Magistrate.
Sep 28, 2020, 21:14 PM IST
CM Mamata Banerjee doles out Rs 50,000 to each Durga Puja committee in West Bengal
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee advised people to take precautions while visiting Durga Puja pandals amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She directed that pandals need to be open from all four sides.
Sep 24, 2020, 18:44 PM IST
Shubho Mahalaya 2020: Amitabh Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, Mouni Roy and others welcome goddess!
Several Bollywood celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Bipasha Basu and Mouni Roy thronged social media to welcome the goddess and greeted fans as well.
Sep 17, 2020, 13:13 PM IST
Bangladesh allows export of 1450 MT of Padma Hilsa to India ahead of Durga Puja
As a goodwill gesture, Bangladesh government has allowed export of 1450 Metric Tonnes of Padma Hilsa to India on the occasion of Durga Puja.
Sep 15, 2020, 09:47 AM IST
