Continue reading to explore the history and importance of Mahalaya. Conversely, Devi Paksha signifies the start of Durga Puja ...

When Does Durga Puja 2024 Start? In 2024, Durga Puja is set to begin on October 10, with Mahalaya falling on October 9. The ...

Durga Puja is an occasion for reunion and rejuvenation ... Devi Paksha is preceded by Mahalaya , the last day of the previous fortnight Pitri Paksha, "Fortnight of the Forefathers"), and is ...

11 days to Mahalaya, Durga Puja organizers put all hands on deck In Kolkata, Durga Puja organisers are rushing to complete preparations by Mahalaya after initially scaling back due to the RG Kar ...

Feb 3 for Saraswati Puja, Feb 26 for Shivaratri, Mar 14 for Doljatra, Mar 27 for Harichand Thakur’s birth anniversary, Sept 21 for Mahalaya, Sept 29-30 for Durga Puja (Saptami and Ashtami), Oct ...

Kolkata's Ganga ghats are bustling with rituals, reunions, and festive cheer as Durga Puja approaches. Mahalaya's tarpan rituals honor ancestors, marking Debipokkho's start. Later, the ghats turn ...

Also, schools in Odisha will also remain closed today on the account of Mahalaya. Parents and students ... from October 20 to 29, 2023 for Durga Puja. Schools will now reopen on October 30 ...

Durga Puja, considered one of the most sacred festivals of Hindus, celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. It also honours the strength of the divine feminine ...

Forceful migration from East Pakistan not only uprooted people and their homes but also many social and religious practices to this side of the Bengal border, where they evolved through the decades.

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 ...