On the eighth day of Navratri, also known as Maha Ashtami, devotees worship Goddess Mahagauri, who is the eighth of the nine forms of the goddess Durga.
Governor C.V. Ananda Bose joined devotees at the Durga Puja festivities on Southern Avenue in South Kolkata, praying for the blessings of Goddess Durga to all residents of Bengal on the auspicious occasion.
On the occasion of Sharadiya Navratri, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Maa Pateshwari Devi temple, situated in the Tulsipur area of Balrampur district in the state, this morning.
The Durga Puja festivities have commenced in Kolkata, with people already thronging to various pandals with their friends and families. Amid them, what stands out are the thematic decorations and unique concepts.
The pandal shelters a huge Lord Shiva idol, and facing it is Goddess Durga's shrine. Behala Nutan Dal will celebrate this year's Durga Puja with cultural dance and music performances.
In Kamarhati of North 24 Parganas, the Agarpara Tarapukur Adi Sarvajanin Durgotsav Committee, in its 86th year, has chosen the theme "Kumbh" for its Durga Puja celebration. This theme is significant, as Kumbh is a major Hindu pilgrimage and festival celebrated in Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik,
This year's concept seeks to explore the spiritual and philosophical journey that leads to Goddess Durga, offering an immersive experience that combines art, symbolism, and social consciousness.
The Sri Navadurga Navaratri Utsav Samithi is set to celebrate its 26th year of festivities with a grand display of a 72-foot eco-friendly Durga idol at Victory Playground in Esamiya Bazar, Koti, Hyderabad.