Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman assured the Hindu community on Saturday to provide security ahead of Durga Puja. The assurance came while he was visiting Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka to review the security measures taken for Durga Puja celebrations.
Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Shaaradotsava, is an annual festival originating in the Indian subcontinent which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess Durga, and also celebrates Durga's victory over Mahishasura.
The police have implemented extensive security measures for the Durga Puja celebrations at CR Park and Mela Ground in New Delhi, ensuring a safe and eco-friendly experience for the expected large crowds.
Ahead of the Durga Puja celebrations in Guwahati, the Kamrup (Metro) district administration has issued an advisory to the puja celebration committees, including installation of CCTV cameras, declaring "No Tobacco, No Alcohol Zones," etc.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain and thundershowers across West Bengal during the Durga Puja celebrations from October 5 to 13.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Durga Puja celebrations at Jodhpur Park on Wednesday. She wished for the well-being of everyone and emphasised the unity of all religions, castes, and languages.
As Durga Puja, the biggest festival in Tripura after West Bengal, approaches district administration held a press conference and informed that extensive preparations have begun to ensure a smooth and peaceful Durga Puja celebration and for now, 248 applications have been received for registe
The Hindu community in Bangladesh has been forced to change the venues of Durga Puja festival at some places due to repeated obstruction by the radical groups.
Union Minister and West Bengal state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday announced break on protest over the rape and murder of the trainee doctor of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital during Durga Puja celebrations.
After the Durga Puja celebration, Kali Puja festive fervour has now gripped Guwahati and a pandal of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir theme has now attracted the people of the city.
Speaking to ANI about the Durga Puja festival in Agartala, Saha said, "We eagerly wait for Durga Puja each year and await the arrival of Goddess Durga. The puja was conducted peacefully and without any incidents this year as well. People from across the state are coming here for the immersio