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Kolkata: Curtains down on Durga Puja with grand immersion carnival

October 24, 2018 12:57 am

Popular Durga puja committee Sreebhumi Sporting Club kick-started the carnival showcasing a replica of the famous Chittor Fort in Rajasthan. Performers, dressed in red Rajasthani attires, danced to the tunes of Sanjay Leela Bansali’s 2018 blockbuster film “Padmaavat”.

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Traditional vs theme-based: TMC leaders quibble over whose Durga Puja was better

October 22, 2018 6:00 am

TMC leader Sujit Bose, who organises the popular theme-based Durga Puja at Sreebhumi, said, “Everyone has the right to decide what is right for them.”

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The two Ps of the Pujas – prayer and pollution

October 21, 2018 9:50 am

While spending five days offering prayers to idols of Goddess Durga and hopping pandals is a popular practice during Durga Puja every year, dumping the idols in rivers is also an annual event. Isn't it high time we stop choking our rivers in the name of faith?

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Inclusive, Syncretic and Empowering: There is much to celebrate about Durga Puja

October 19, 2018 3:02 pm

From pandals depicting lives of sex workers to a unique tableau made for the visually impaired, Durga Puja is an all-inclusive spectacle, a true symbol of secularism.

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Dussehra 2018 HIGHLIGHTS: Wishes, Images, Quotes, Messages, SMS, Greetings, Wallpapers, Photos, Pics

October 20, 2018 7:07 am

Happy Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2018 Highlights: Dussehra in a way also marks the onset of preparations for the festival of lights – Diwali. Here are all the live updates of celebrations and festivities that keep on happening throughout the day.

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Durga Puja Special: Try out this interesting vegetarian mutton curry

October 04, 2019 10:18 am

After a strict vegetarian fare on Ashtami, you can whip up some delicious Niramish Mutton curry and enjoy it with your friends, family and loved ones. Find the recipe here.

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Durga Navami 2018: Puja Vidhi, Muhurat, Time, Mantra and Samagri

October 18, 2018 3:59 pm

Durga Navami 2018 Puja Vidhi, Muhurat, Time, Mantra, Samagri: Navami is the day when Maa Durga defeats the buffalo demon Mahishasura, to emerge victorious.

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Step-by-step guide: How to wear a Gujarati-style sari

October 17, 2018 6:41 pm

If you are looking for innovative ways to wear a sari, here's some inspiration!

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Happy Durga Ashtami 2018 Wishes Images, Photos, Quotes, Messages, Greetings

October 21, 2020 10:09 pm

While each day has its own significance, the eighth day or Maha Ashtami is considered as the most auspicious. This year, it falls on October 17.

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Durga Puja Style File: A step-by-step guide on how to wear a Mekhela Chadar

October 16, 2018 5:38 pm

Today, we will teach you how to drape a Mekhala Chadar - a two-piece outfit - that is not only easy to wear and carry but will also stand out in the crowd.

DURGA PUJA 2018 VIDEOS

Dancing to the beats of a dhak with a Dhunuchi

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

Dhunuchi dance is commonly seen during Durga Puja, where devotees, dance to the beats of a dhak with a dhunuchi in hand. Dhunuchi is a native Indian incense burner used during aarti.