Mahalaya kicks off the Durga Puja 2025: The countdown to Durga Puja officially begins with Mahalaya on September 21 (Sunday). This symbolic day is believed to call Goddess Durga to descend to earth.

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Chaitra Navratri 2026: Chaitra Navratri is regarded as one of the most sacred periods for the worship of Goddess Durga in Sanatan Dharma. In 2026, the auspicious festival will begin on 19 March ...

Durga Puja 2025 will be celebrated with devotion, joy, and cultural pride across India and among Indian communities around the world. This grand festival of Goddess Durga symbolises the victory of ...

Durga Puja is almost here. On the sixth day of Navratri, goddess Durga devotees bring her home in a grand ceremony, celebrating her arrival with puja ceremonies and prasad distribution. (Image source: ...

The Hindu community does not want to see attacks on idols and temples during the upcoming Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of Hindus, said leaders of two organisations yesterday. They said ...

Durga Puja is one of the grandest Hindu festivals celebrated in India. It is a celebration of good prevailing over evil as symbolized by Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon king Mahishasura. Durga ...

People across the Indian subcontinent and beyond are marking the annual Durga Puja, a festival which celebrates the central deity in the Shaktism tradition of Hinduism. Taking place in the Hindu ...

Unlike many parts of India, where Navratri means fasting and vegetarian food, Bengalis celebrate Durga Puja with fish, mutton, and festive feasts. Discover why non-veg holds cultural and spiritual ...

Durga Puja 2025 blends tradition and innovation across India, with Kolkata as the heart. Celebrations feature iconic pandals, diverse food, eco-friendly practices, and expanding community gatherings ...

Kick-starting the Durga Puja festivities, actresses and cousins Kajol and Rani Mukerji came together on Saturday to participate in their family's annual tradition. In videos, Kajol, Rani, and Tanisha ...