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 ...

Rourkela: A 12-year-old boy was burnt alive in a tragic incident at the Durga Puja pandal near Telephone Bhawan in Sector-6 here on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased, Badal Maharana from Telephone ...

This year, efforts were made to resolve the conflict and organise the puja jointly at a single pandal. A fortnight back, a meeting was also held between members of the two committees in this ...

For instance, the Ring Road puja pandal in the CDA locality is worshipping the idol of Bharat Mata, while the Marwadi Club at Manik Ghose Bazar is performing puja of Goddess Vaishno Devi.

Setting up of adequate water pandals, allocation of shops for vendors at the bus stand and encroachment removal were some of the key issues raised at the Dindigul Corporation Council meeting held ...

Everest, to begin the spring climbing season. Climbs in Nepal and Tibet start with the Puja Ceremony. Climbing teams worldwide have flocked to the mecca of mountaineering—the Himalayas ...

Sandhi Puja is performed at the precise moment when Ashtami Tithi ends and Navami Tithi begins. This sacred juncture, known as "Sandhi Kaal," is believed to be a highly powerful and spiritually ...

adorn puja pandals. Last year, Cuttack’s Rupa Tarakasi was granted a GI (Geographical Indication) tag, with the Odisha government pledging to make Odisha the ‘Tarakasi hub’ of India.

Devotees typically observe a fast and perform the puja during Brahma Muhurat at dawn or in the evening when temples hold special aartis and recitations of the Hanuman Chalisa.

Earlier this month, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal performed puja in Sabarimala for his fellow actor Mammootty. Mohanlal did not know that this puja done for Mammootty's better health would become a ...