Navratri (or nine nights) is a Sanatana holiday that honors Shakti or the Divine Feminine/Mother and devotees worship her for spiritual cleansing

Berhampur: With Navaratri starting from October 3, the Durga Puja festivities began with traditional gaiety in Silk City. This year, Berhampur is hosting 42 Durga Pandals.Berhampur SP Saravana

Discover the Durga Puja 2024 date and complete schedule, along with its cultural significance and rituals in West Bengal, especially Kolkata. Learn how this grand festival is celebrated.

Navratri is a nine-day festival, but Goddess Durga's idols are worshipped from the sixth day until Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami. People recite the Durga Stotra and Durga Chalisa during the festival. Devotees observe fast during the nine days or on the first and /or last days.

Durga Puja, a significant Hindu festival, celebrates Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura and honors feminine strength. The sacred Ashtami day in 2024 is on October 11 with pushpanjali and Kumari Puja.

Join the festivities of Durga Puja 2024! Get the latest updates on Ashtami and Navami dates, puja timings, and rituals. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and celebrations honoring Goddess Durga,

Durga puja in West Bengal is expected to be subdued due to calls for a boycott in response to protests over the brutal rape-murder of a woman doctor. The tragedy has ignited widespread emotional turmoil,

Know about the Durga Puja rituals and astrological significance of the festival. Explore the key ceremonies and how they affect zodiac signs during this auspicious time.