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Today marks 3rd day of Navratri as devotees participate with fervour
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): Today, on the third day of Sharad Navratri, devotees across the country worship Goddess Chandraghanta, the third incarnation of Maa Durga.
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Sourav Ganguly inaugurates Durga puja pandal in Kolkata
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 28 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly inaugurated a Durga puja pandal in Kolkata on Tuesday.
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Silicon Durga idol depicting lives of sex workers created in Kolkata
Updated : 3 years, 5 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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7 fasting-friendly food you can try this Navratri
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New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Navratri, one of the biggest Indian festivals, is being observed with great fervour across the nation. The 9-day-long festival heightens one's spiritual belief by observing fast and worshipping avatars of Goddess Durga.
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Devotees offer prayers to Maa Durga on first day of Navratri
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New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): The nine-day long Hindu festival of Navratri began with much fervour on Monday.
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Navratri 2022: History, significance, timeline and everything you need to
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26 (ANI): The 9-day-long festival of Shardiya Navratri festival dedicated to Maa Durga and her nine avatars, has begun today, marking the first day of the festivity (Kalash or Ghatsthapna). The festival is celebrated with much fervor all across the
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Durga Puja 2022: This Kolkata pandal is celebrating 75 years of Independen
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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 26 (ANI): As the most awaited festival of Durga Puja is around the corner and preparations for the festival are in full swing in Kolkata, which is known for the yearly event.
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Guwahati idol makers expect good business this Durga Puja
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 25 (ANI): Durga Puja or 'Durga Pujo' as it's famously called is just round the corner and while people have expressed immense excitement to visit various pandals, and gorge on traditional delicacies, it's also a good opportunity for many to make good money
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Durga Puja special: Songs that should make it to your festive playlist
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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 25 (ANI): Durga Puja is here again and like most people, it's not easy to keep calm! Because wherever you go, you either find yourself drooling over gorgeous pandals, or savouring traditional delicacies at your favourite places, and let's not forge
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PM Modi extends Mahalaya greetings to people
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New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the people on the occasion of Mahalaya.
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People take holy dip, perform 'pind dan' on last day of 'Pitru Paksha'
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 25 (ANI): A large number of people on Sunday converged on the banks of the Hooghly River to take a holy dip and offer prayers to their ancestors on the last day of Pitru Paksha, also known as Sarvapitari Amavasya.
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Mahalaya 2022: All you need to know about its significance, date, ritual
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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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