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Gold and silver ornaments worth Rs 10 lakh were stolen from a Durga Puja pandal in Odisha's Jajpur district. The Odisha Police initiated an investigation.
Representational image File image Gold and silver ornaments worth around ₹ 15 lakh were stolen by unidentified criminals from a Durga Puja mandap in Odisha. The incident was reported in the Korei ...
Lahiri family still holds up 200-year-old traditions The neighbours of Lahiri Bari describe the puja as the Durga puja ‘where the idol is wrapped in pure gold and silver jewellery’. The ritual of ...
The idols are decorated with paint and ornaments just a few weeks before the Durga Puja celebrations commence in October. (See Journey through Kumartuli.) ...
Durga Puja is an extraordinary example of intangible cultural heritage. It merges religious significance and secular messages, old artistic practices and new artistic innovations.
This year, Durga Puja will be celebrated from October 8th to October 13th, with October 9 marking the first day. These 5 days are celebrated with colourful rituals, activities and it also brings ...
Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja will celebrate India's armed forces, focusing on Operation Sindoor. Meanwhile, Bhowanipur 75 ...
Durga Puja began last Wednesday with Mahashashti, but tomorrow, the joyous celebration will come to an end. Yet, in these few days, the festival has been a unifying force, bringing together people ...
This Durga is tiny, as she has to be, shipped all the way from India. In Calcutta, at the end of Durga Puja, we let the earthen image of the goddess dissolve into the Hoogly River.
At Rhythm Cultural Association’s Puja in 2018, married women took blessings from the Goddess Durga on the last day of the Puja. This year's event is Oct. 11-12 at the DFW Hindu Temple.
Durga Puja in Dhaka is a citywide celebration blending tradition and community. Must-visit spots include Dhakeshwari Temple, Banani Puja Mandap, Shankhari Bazar, Khamarbari, and Ramna Kali Mandir ...