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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee lays foundation stone of Durga Angan, says
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone of Durga Angan, a temple complex dedicated to Goddess Durga, at New Town in Kolkata on Monday. She took a jibe at the BJP and said that many people have accused her of engaging in appeasement, but she was secular and bel
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Kangana Ranaut calls Vande Mataram a 'spark of freedom struggle' as Lok Sa
Updated : 3 months ago IST
"It is a matter of pride for the country that the song which rose as a spark of the freedom struggle and reduced the entire British empire to ashes is now receiving its due credit. The Congress government had removed the entire portion mentioning Goddess Durga from the song. Congress part
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Nehru deliberately removed Maa Durga stanzas from Vande Mataram: BJP's CR
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan on Friday accused the Congress party of deliberately altering the national song Vande Mataram, claiming that stanzas praising Goddess Durga were removed in 1937 under Jawaharlal Nehru's leadership. Kesavan alleged that this decision was made to appease certain
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Tripura: CM Manik Saha attends 'Mayer Gaman 2025' immersion ceremony
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha took part in the Mayer Gaman 2025 ceremony on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami, marking the farewell of Goddess Durga.
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Tripura: Extensive traffic management plan for Carnival and immersion of i
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In view of the carnival and immersion of idols of Goddess Durga, Agartala has been divided into five sectors to ensure smooth traffic management and public safety. All joining and main roads from Tulsibati to Dashami Ghat have been restricted under 'no-entry' from Saturday afternoon.
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"Puri has different culture": Sambit Patra on Vijayadashami celebrations o
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The BJP MP Sambit Patra highlighted the distinct cultural practices of Puri, particularly during the Vijayadashami celebrations. Unlike other parts of India, Puri observes the festival as Gosani Yatra, where idols of Goddess Durga, affectionately called Gosani, are worshipped with great f
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Uttar Pradesh: Three die during Goddess Durga idol immersion in Khairagarh
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Three people died during the immersion of Goddess Durga's idol in Khairagarh village, as per the police.
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From vibrant melas to Ravana Dahan: A look at how India celebrated Dussehr
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
This year, Dussehra is celebrated with immense enthusiasm and deep-rooted religious zeal in India, drawing thousands of participants who witness the symbolic burning of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnatha's effigies, celebrating the timeless triumph of truth over evil.
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Kajol takes part in 'Sindoor Khela' ceremony with daugher Nysa, celebritie
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Kajol could be seen taking part in the rituals, which includes applying 'sindoor' or vermillion to Goddess Durga and offering prayers before bidding farewell to the deity.
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Nepal's Taleju Bhawani temple open doors for the year, sacrifice for Dasha
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Devotees stood in line stretching to all the possible corner and turnings circumnutating the Basantapur Durbar Square while he-goat and he-buffalo continued to be sacrificed on the open square in front of Gaddhi Baithak.
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Devotees visit Vaishno Devi Temple in large numbers on Maha Navami
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Devotees are arriving at the Vaishno Devi Temple on Wednesday in large numbers from early morning on the auspicious day of Maha Navami, the ninth and final day of Navratri. The temple is decorated with colourful flowers, welcoming the pilgrims.
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Tourists, locals, Bengali community celebrate Durga Ashtami at Kalibari Te
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
While thousands of devotees thronged various Shaktipeeths across Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of Durga Ashtami, the state capital, Shimla, witnessed unique celebrations at the historic 200-year-old Kalibari Temple, where the local Bengali community performed rituals in a traditional styl
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