The ongoing Durga Puja festivities in Assam have taken on an unusually sombre tone this year, as the state continues to mourn the loss of legendary singer Zubeen Garg. Guwahati, Sep 30 (IANS) The ...

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Hyderabad: Durga Puja in Hyderabad burst to life on Sunday with the rituals of ‘Shashti', ushering in five days of devotion, colour, and celebration. From Gachibowli to Sainikipuri, towering pandals ...

Every year, Maa Durga's arrival at her mortal abode brings happiness, prosperity, and boundless blessings to all her children. They await the auspicious arrival, and as Durga finally descends on earth ...

The Bengal Club in Mumbai will celebrate its 90th Durgotsav from Sept 27 to Oct 2, themed "Operation Sindoor" to honor Indian soldiers, attracting 8 lakh devotees. MUMBAI: The Bengal Club at Shivaji ...

Durga Puja is one of the most auspicious festivals which is celebrated across the country. On this auspicious day people perform various religious and spiritual activities to appease Maa Durga. This ...

The auspicious celebration of Durga Puja is just around the corner. Streets across Bengal and beyond come alive with lights, music, and artistic pandals, while devotees immerse themselves in rituals ...

This week, various parts of India will observe bank holidays for Durga Puja, Navratri, and Gandhi Jayanti. October 2025 will feature 21 official bank holidays, including religious festivities and ...

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Kolkata (AFP) – Millions in India's eastern city of Kolkata will draw on millennia-old traditions when they celebrate the Hindu festival of Durga Puja this week with street parties and worshipping ...

As large parts of West Bengal's Kolkata saw waterlogging after “cloudburst-like” torrential overnight rain, public life was brought to a standstill and at least seven people died of electrocution, ...