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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.) ...
Discover the divine significance of Durga Ashtami 2025, falling on Chaitra Navratri Ashtami. Learn about Mahagauri Puja, its date, time, and importance in Hindu mythology, and gear up for a ...
Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava, is widely celebrated in the Indian states of West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Odisha, and Bihar. The 10-day event is one of the country's finest and bears ...
For Virginia’s Bengali community, prayers and a party The annual Durga Puja festival is a chance for immigrants to retain their connection to home — and pass on culture to a new generation ...