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."
According to the calendar, the festival will begin with Maha Panchami on Sept 27, followed by Maha Shasthi on Sept 28, Maha Saptami on September 29, Maha Ashtami on September 30, Maha Nabami on October 1, and Bijoya Dashami on October 2.
Durga Puja, once regarded as the greatest festival of the Hindu Bengali community, has now become a universal celebration across Tripura. However, the largest and most vibrant festivities continue to take place in the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) area, where a total of 806 pujas a
With the biggest festival for the Bengali community, Durga Puja, just around the corner, the long-awaited arrival of the Padma Hilsa from Bangladesh has brought both excitement and concern to the wholesalers in the Howrah fish market of West Bengal's Kolkata.
Bangladesh Commerce Ministry has approved the export of 1,200 tonnes of Hilsha fish to India on the occasion of the upcoming Durga Puja, subject to conditions, in favor of 37 companies, Bangladesh interim govt said in an announcement on Tuesday.
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday visited the Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka to exchange greetings with members of the Hindu community on the occasion of the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 16: Chaltabagan Durga Puja, which was started in 1943, will highlight the spirit of the fading old world charm of north Kolkata culture through its theme `Mool' or roots. This year's theme alludes to the adverse onslaught of modernity and gentrificati
New Delhi [India], September 15: Following two remarkably successful editions that captivated India by the heart and drew the audience in thousands, the 'TV9 Festival of India' returns - bigger, brighter, and more breathtaking than ever before! TV9 Network is thrilled to announce the 3rd edi
The historic 203-year-old Kalibari temple in Shimla on Sunday came alive with colours, flavours, and festivity as the Bengali community celebrated the annual Anondo Mela, a traditional culinary event that marks the onset of Durga Puja.
Speaking exclusively to ANI, AMC Mayor Dipak Majumder remarked, "Durga Puja was once considered the greatest festival of Hindu Bengalis, but today it has become a universal celebration. The grandest festivities in Tripura take place in the AMC area of Agartala, where over 806 pujas are organ
With such massive footfall anticipated, the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) has enforced a series of restrictions and interim orders to ensure smooth traffic management, public safety, and peaceful festivities.