Devotees in several flood-hit areas in Mymensingh, Sherpur, and Netrakona are celebrating Durga Puja amidst waterlogging due to the recent floods. The floodwater has started receding but the ...
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In Bengali Tradition, Durga Puja celebrates the arrival of Goddess Durga with her children to earth. She lives along with her husband in the Kailash Mountain and annually she arrives in Ashwin month ...
To celebrate this special bond and the festive spirit of Durga Puja, My Kolkata got in touch with two grandparent-grandchild duos to talk to them about their Durga Puja memories. Amma’s own Durga Puja ...
During the puja, the idol or image of the goddess is bathed with sacred substances like Kesar, Ganga Jal and Kewra, dressed in new clothes, and adorned with yellow flowers and jasmine. Devotees ...
Every year during Durga puja, Robin, Ismail, Sapna and Pooja return home for a family reunion. Robin is a documentary filmmaker, known for his searing slice-of-life stories. Ismail Sarkar, who won a ...
Begin by purifying the puja space with Gangajal or clean water. Place a clay pot filled with soil and sow barley seeds in it. Position a copper or brass Kalash (pot) on the soil and fill it with ...
On the second day of Navratri, which falls on October 4, devotees follow specific rituals to honour Maa Brahmacharini. As per Drik Panchang, the Dwitiya tithi continues until 5:30 am on October 5.