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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Sindoor Khela is celebrated by women applying vermilion to the idol and then smearing it onto one another, and marks the end of the five-day Durga Puja.
The Governor prayed for the choicest blessings of the Divine Goddess Maa Durga on the people of Andhra Pradesh, wishing them happiness and prosperity on this festive occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, "In our country, we see an image of 'Maa' (Bhagwati) in our girls. We have been celebrating kanya pujan for years."
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.
The Democratic Youth Federation India, the youth wing of the CPI(M), held a candlelight vigil in Rameswaram on Tuesday to pay tribute to the victims of the Karur stampede.
The TMC leader said that the NDA team, led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini, visited the affected area in Karur and found that the place was insufficient for conducting a big rally for an actor of Vijay's stature.
The Khan Nagar Puja Pandal in Cuttack has once again mesmerised devotees this year by showcasing a grand display of 400 kilograms of silver and a 3-kilogram gold crown adorning Maa Durga.