Both Navratri and Durga Puja have important rituals such as ‘Kumari Puja’ or ‘Kanya Pujan’, in which young girls between the ages of 8-12 years are worshipped as Goddess Durga. In Bengal ...

The entire festive vibe is hidden in the gorgeous aarti. Focus on the aarti while keeping the idol of Maa Durga in the frame. Try a low-angle shot. For extra details in low-light conditions use ...

In Part I of our photo essay from Kolkata, we showcased some of the outstanding design, art and craftworks at the Durga Puja pandals. In addition to home celebrations with idols and pujas ...

Each year, they create a different theme and design that draws crowds from across the city, making it the most popular and most visited pandal in Durga Puja. One of the oldest and most revered ...

And no month smells quite like that of Durga Puja. From the scent of fresh clay in Kumartuli ... The splayed arms and the exquisite costume recede into the background as, for a few stretchable seconds ...

Navratri’s theme — of good triumphing over evil — is observed across India, but most famously during Durga Puja, (puja means worship) in the eastern state of Bengal. As an Indian transplant ...

If you happen to find yourself at Dhaka University during the Durga Puja vacation ... because of its historical value and unique structural design. Together, these temples form a triad with ...

Aarti is an important part of Durga Puja and you should try and capture it to get that additional festive vibe. You can also play with angles and frames to make them more perfect. Although it’s ...