Maa Kalaratri represents the powerful, destructive aspect of Maa Durga, revered for her ability to combat evil forces such as ghosts ... नमः॥ Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah Devotees should ...

At a panel discussion titled ‘Crafting Crime Stories’, authors Suhit Sen, Kumar Kinshuk, and Prasun Roy among others ...

Kolkata: With 166 days to go for Durga Puja, several prominent Durga Puja committees in Kolkata initiated their festivities on ‘Poila Baishakh' by displaying their puja banners and revealing ...

The idol immersion procession for Bharat Mata, Vaishno Devi, and Sarpa Durga will be held on April 7, while the immersion of idols from the remaining puja mandaps will take place on April 8.

Kolkata/Chandernagore: At least one city Durga Puja pandal has decided to make ‘Space' the theme of this year's Durga Puja, following the tremendous interest generated worldwide over Indian ...

CUTTACK: Discontentment brewed among the Basanti Durga Puja organisers ... near the temporary pond at Devi Gada for several hours. Advisor of Chandni Chowk puja committee, Manoranjan Das said ...

On Durga Ashtami, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath arrived at Maa Pateshwari Devi temple in Balrampur to offer prayers and perform puja. He conversed with children and people outside the temple.

Devotees chant various Devi mantras on this day. It is also considered rewarding to read Durga Chalisa on this day. At the end of puja, devotees also read the Durga Ashtami Vrat katha. Hindu devotees ...

The project is estimated to cost Rs 7.5 crore and expected to become operational by August, ahead of Durga Puja, he added. "Andrew Yule has offered the land under a commercial arrangement," Kapoor ...

19. May Maa Durga bless you and your loved ones on the special occasion of Chaitra Navratri. 20. May this Navratri, your life shine brighter than ever with happiness and success. 1. “Devi ...

The ritual often includes chanting of mantras, lighting of 108 lamps, and recitation of Durga Saptashati. Some devotees also perform Kumari Puja, where young girls are worshipped as embodiments of ...