In some places, Kumari Puja is also performed on the day of Durga Ashtami Vrat. Hindus worship girls aged between 6-12 years as the Kanya (virgin) form of Goddess Durga. Special ‘Naivedyam’ is ...

Durga Puja festivities are in full swing. Devotees honour Goddess Durga's victory over demon Mahishasura, signifying the triumph of good over evil. This rich and creamy Bengali sweet is a must for ...

Another special aspect of waiting for Puja is contemplating the face of Durga that will strike me the most. Every year, there is at least one Durga, of the hundreds I see in person or online, that ...

While the event is celebrated by millions across India and Nepal, in Bangladesh, where Hindus make up about 8% of the 170 million population, Durga Puja carries a special significance. It has ...

Check out Vedic Village Spa Resort and its curated Durga Puja special menu Ayilo Umaa Gharete which symobolizes the spirit of womanhood and empowerment. While you can gorge on Bengali cuisine at ...

On this day, sculptors only make Goddess Durga's eyes, fill colours in them, and also perform a special puja before this. When is Durga Puja? Find out the dates, puja timings, complete 5-day ...

On Maha Navami (the ninth day), a special puja called 'Kumari Puja' is performed. On this day, young unmarried girls are revered as manifestations of Goddess Durga and are offered prayers and food.

The department today has decided to run special bus and ferry services named Puja Parikrama during Durga Puja. The department has decided to run additional services for people heading for shopping.

Tell us about your special responsibilities during the Puja ... I feel her presence, not just during Durga Puja, but 365 days of the year. She is my protector and guiding light and I have seen ...

The tram will run from the Durga Puja till the new year. Kolkata's iconic trams, dating back to 1873, are a symbol of the city's history and charm. A Puja Special Tram will run from Tollygunge to ...

Flurys has also introduced a special Durga Puja menu which consists of traditional Bengali food. The menu draws influence from the Durga Puja festival and invites the customers to indulge in ...

While the welcome gate is adorned with Hindu goddesses including Ma Durga, the selfie zone features a model of the Taj Mahal ...