The festive fervour in Kolkata is once again marked by the creativity and thematic depth of its iconic Durga Puja pandals. This year, several pandals across the city are exploring themes rooted in artificial intelligence, environmental concerns, and evolving family dynamics, sparking reflect
Former India cricketer and AAP MP Harbhajan Singh inaugurated the Sarbojonin Durgotsav Durga Puja pandal at Ashok Nagar in West Bengal. The veteran spinner, who shares a deep connection with the city and its iconic Eden Gardens, became nostalgic.
"Firstly, I want to thank Maa Durga that I got the opportunity to come here. I receive a lot of love whenever I come to Kolkata. I pray Maa Durga showers her blessings on everyone and everyone stays happy and healthy," the AAP MP told reporters on Sunday.
Speaking to reporters, Adhikari said, "This is an attack on Hindu traditions. Today is the last day of Pitru Paksha. No auspicious work is done during Pitru Paksha." He alleged that Banerjee was trying to exploit religious sentiments for political gains with elections six months away."
The Foreign Minister said that the reports of attacks on temples and puja mandaps also came to light during the recent Durga Puja festival. Jaishankar added that the Indian High Commission in Dhaka is closely monitoring the situation related to the minorities in Bangladesh.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday visited the Durga Puja Pandal of Guwahati University and offered prayers on the occasion of Dussehra.
Several celebrities came together to be part of Durga Puja festivities on Saturday to celebrate Vijayadashami and bid farewell to goddess Durga with the ritual 'Sindoor Khela' at the North Bombay Sarbojanin's Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai. Joining the guest list was Television actor Rupali Gan
On the occasion of Vijayadashami, cousins and actresses Kajol and Rani Mukerji bid farewell to the idol of Goddess Durga with the ritual 'Sindoor Khela' along with friends and family at the North Bombay Sarbojanin's Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai.
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday raised serious concerns and slammed the Kolkata Police over an alleged incident at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, where a group reportedly threatened to vandalise the idol of Maa Durga if the rituals were not stopped.