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Navratri 2022: Maha Ashtami today, devotees worship Goddess Mahagauri
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Today marks the eighth day of Navratri and devotees across the country will worship Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth incarnation of Maa Durga.
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From themes of Vatican to library, check out these 5 unique Durga Puja pan
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Uniqueness is the quality of being particularly remarkable, special and unusual or simply being the only one of its kind. So, with the Durga Puja festivities in full swing all around, it's time for hundreds of unique thematic and aesthetic pandals, which a
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11 feet 'Ashtadhatu' Durga idol weighing over 1,000 kg installed at Mandap
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 2 (ANI): On the occasion of Durga Puja, 11-foot Goddess Durga's idol weighing one metric ton will be installed at the mandap of Beniatola Sarbojanin Durga Puja community in North Kolkata.
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Navratri 2022: Maha Saptami today, devotees worship Goddess Kaalratri
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Today marks the seventh day of Navratri and devotees across the country will worship Goddess Kaalratri, the seventh incarnation of Maa Durga.
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Durga Puja celebrations at CR Park from a non-Bengali's perspective
Updated : 3 years, 7 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, 7 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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Navratri 2022: Maha Shasthi today, devotees worship Goddess Katyayani
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Today marks the sixth day of Navratri and devotees across the country will worship Goddess Katyayani, the sixth incarnation of Maa Durga.
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This Durga Puja pandal in Guwahati encourages people to read
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Durga Puja fervour has gripped Guwahati with the pandals embellished with unique themes and beautiful decorations.
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Durga Puja brings fresh hope for West Bengal 'dhakis' after 2 years of des
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], October 1 (ANI): The fervour of Durga Puja remains incomplete without the maddening beats of dhak, the large drum-like instrument that men hang around their necks and play with two thin sticks to infuse the frenzied rhythm enhancing the festive aura.
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Innovative Durga Puja pandal depicts the journey of Kolkata
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 30 (ANI): Kolkata residents come up with unique and innovative themes for Durga Puja pandals every year. This year, the theme of an innovative pandal set up by the Dumdum Tarun Dal, Puja Committee, is 'City of Joy, Calcutta.' It attempts to reflect th
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Jalongi launches 'Agomoni' campaign to support Dhaki performers across Ind
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI/GPRC): Dhaki, Bengal's traditional drummers, are now a dying breed of performers that are known to play live music and have been an integral part of the Durga Puja festivities for time immemorial.
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Assam: Police launches operation against gamblers, 5 arrested
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kokrajhar (Assam) [India], September 30 (ANI): Assam police launched a massive operation ahead of the Durga Puja festival to crack down the gamblers and arrested 5 gamblers red-handed gambling in a house in Palashguri village of Kokrajhar district on Thursday.
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