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After two years of muted celebrations, Kali Puja preparations begin in ful
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Kali Puja, a festival dedicated to the goddess Kali, is celebrated on the new moon day (Dipannita Amavasya) of the Hindu month Kartik. Goddess Kali is represented in the scriptures as a black woman with four arms; in one hand she has a sword, in another the head of the giant she has slain
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Indian Railways notifies additional 32 special services this festive seaso
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): To manage the extra rush of passengers in the ongoing festive season, Indian Railways is running 2561 trips of 211 special trains (in pairs) till Chhath Puja this year.
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For grand Chhath Puja celebrations in Delhi, AAP govt allocates Rs 25 cror
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that the Delhi government would organise Chhath Puja at 1100 places in the capital city this year and has approved a Rs 25 crore budget to facilitate the celebration of the festival that is hugely popular in B
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"Such a shameful act..": Mamata Banerjee breaks silence on Mahatma Gandhi
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 13 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday broke her silence on the Gandhi look-alike asura idol created during Durga Puja in Kolkata terming it a "shameful act".
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I saw, I stole: Grocer arrested for stealing Karva Chauth puja thalis
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): A shop owner in Delhi was nabbed for stealing over a dozen decorative 'thali' hampers used in Karva Chauth, the religious festival where women fast for their husbands.
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Okayti Tea Gift Sets to make your puja special and impressive
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], October 13 (ANI/NewsVoir): Okayti, Mirik (Darjeeling) September: The most scenic tea estate perched in the mystical mountains of Darjeeling brings the most exclusive tea gift sets that will leave a lasting impression on your loved ones. It gives us a great c
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CM Jai Ram Thakur performs Puja at Bhagwan Ragunath's camp in Internationa
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 10 (ANI): Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today visited exhibition stalls put up by the various departments of the state government, Boards, Corporations, NGOs, self-help groups on the occasion of world-famous International Kullu Dussehra Festival at
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With Rs 25 crores budget, Delhi govt to organise Chhath Puja at 1100 sites
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): Delhi government will organise Chhath Puja at 1100 ghats this year for which the government has approved a budget of Rs 25 crore to facilitate lakhs of devotees in offering their prayers on Chhath.
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Critical Care Ambulance from Goldiam International made a difference at Mu
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 6 (ANI/PNN): More than 7 lakh people visited Mumbai's largest Durga Puja Pandal at North Bombay Sarbajanin Durga Puja at Juhu during the four day of festivity. The star-studded Durga Puja witnessed Bollywood celebrities to industrialists and businessm
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PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a mishap during Durga Puja festivities in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.
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7 dead, several feared missed after flash floods hit Mal River in WB's Jal
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Jalpaiguri (West Bengal) [India], October 6 (ANI): Seven people died and several were feared missing after flash floods hit Mal River in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri during Goddess Durga idol Visarjan (immersion), on Wednesday, informed the Superintendent of Police Debarshi Dutta.
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German envoy attends Dussehra celebration in his neighbourhood
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): German envoy to India Philipp Ackermann attended the Dussehra celebration in his neighbourhood on Wednesday.
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