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Durga Puja celebrations at CR Park from a non-Bengali's perspective
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): With the sweet fragrance of the 'shuili' flowers scattering around and blending with the autumn breeze, it's an indication that the annual occasion when goddess Durga is commemorated for conquering the demon king 'Mahishasura' is finally here.
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Muslims organise Durga Puja for Hindu neighbours showcasing brotherhood in
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 1 (ANI): Showcasing brotherhood while also setting an example of humanity, people from the Muslim community organised the Durga Puja celebration in their locality here.
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Durga Puja 2022: Festive spirits return to pre-pandemic high in Delhi
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): After a hiatus of 2 years, the festive fervour is back in New Delhi's mini Bengal, Chittaranjan Park which is known for its Durga Puja celebrations.
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Kolkata Durga Puja pandal enlivens with 'Tandav'
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 29 (ANI): The Hazra Park Durgotsab Puja Committee in Kolkata is in its 80 years. This year, the theme of the Durga Puja celebrations is 'Tandav'.
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Durga Puja 2022: Smaller idols to eco-friendly visarjan, insight into how
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): Durga Puja or Durga Pujo as it is famously called is just around the corner, and the preparations for the festival have begun in full swing in Delhi.
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Silicon Durga idol depicting lives of sex workers created in Kolkata
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 27 (ANI): Furthering a tradition of presenting new themes during the Durga Puja in Kolkata, pandals and idols depicting the lives of sex workers under the 'Parichai' (identity) theme have been created for the celebrations during this year's festiva
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Mahalaya 2022: All you need to know about its significance, date, ritual
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): Mahalaya, which marks the beginning of Durga Puja celebrations, is here. It is observed at the end of Shradh or Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors. This year, this special day is falling on September 25.
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Kolkata: People throng markets ahead of Durga Puja celebrations
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 19 (ANI): Durga Puja is considered the biggest festival in Bengal. As the festival gets nearer, the people thronged the markets for shopping. A huge crowd was seen on Sunday at Kolkata's New Market and Dharmtala for shopping ahead of the festival.<
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UNESCO team to visit Kolkata for Durga Puja celebrations after festival ad
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): UNESCO Director Eric Falt along with his team will be visiting Kolkata next week for celebrations of Durga Puja after it was added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list last December.
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Durga Puja violence: Govt committed to hand out justice, assures Banglades
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], October 29 (ANI): Bangladeshi Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said the law-enforcing authorities are investigating the recent communal violence in the country which happened during the Durga puja celebrations.
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Union Health Secretary writes to West Bengal govt over spike in COVID-19
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): The Central government on Tuesday asked the West Bengal government to take note of the rising cases of Covid-19 cases in Kolkata and take measures to contain the spread of the virus following Durga Puja celebrations.
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Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad to demonstrate against violence, vandalis
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], October 16 (ANI): Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad announced that they will lead a demonstration on Saturday against the violence and vandalism targeted at the Hindu community during Durga Puja celebrations.
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