Gumla's Durga Puja tradition commenced in 1921, introduced by Bengali settlers from Kolkata. Initially a 'Kalash Puja' at the Bengali Club, it soon featured idols crafted by sculptors from Bengal.

Navratri is a time of devotion, renewal, and spiritual energy. Performing Kalash Sthapana with faith and preparation sets a powerful tone for the days ahead. With all the right items in place and puja ...

From rosogolla and chhena payesh offered to the goddess as symbols of purity to narkel naru and pati shapta lovingly prepared at home, mishti during Puja symbolises devotion, prosperity, and ...

'Tis the season of Navratri! Every year, people across India unite to celebrate the enchanting and joyous festival for nine straight days. Goddess Durga is worshipped in her nine holy forms. On the ...

Ranchi: Chaiti Durga Puja celebrations commenced on Sunday with the kalash sthapna ceremony, marking the start of the nine-day festivities. Devotees across the city performed the ritual in their homes ...

Patna: Like every year, the Bengali community of Patna is all set to welcome Goddess Durga and her four children — Lakhsmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya — with its unique age-old traditions. From ...

Durga Puja 2025: Want to taste flavourful Bengali dishes this festive season? Here are some iconic snacks you must not miss out on. Read Time: 5 min Durga Puja 2025 has begun! While the rituals and ...

As the Durga Puja festival begins on Monday, the Chaltabagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Kolkata’s Machuabazar pays tribute to the mother tongue Bengali: “Ami Banglai Bolchi” – I am speaking in Bengali.