From striking Durga idols to celebrity appearances — the carnival turned the heart of Kolkata into a cultural stage on October 5 My Kolkata Web Desk Published 05.10.25, 07:45 PM ...

After the culmination of a week-long Durga Puja festival, the immersion of idols began on Bijaya Dashami/ Dasara in West Bengal on Thursday (October 2, 2025). Amid overcast skies, idols made it to the ...

Mumbai gears up for vibrant Durga Puja 2025 celebrations, offering a spectacular cultural experience. Explore nine must-visit pandals across the city, from the historic Bombay Durgabari Samiti to ...

Bhubaneswar: Six people, including Cuttack deputy commissioner of police (DCP), were injured after a clash broke out between two communities during a Durga idol immersion ceremony in Odisha’s Cuttack ...

There is often confusion about Durga Puja Visarjan being held on a Thursday. However, there is no restriction in the Hindu religious rules. The festival, known as Vijayadashami, is determined by the ...

Movie stars arrived at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal to seek blessings, partake in the bhog and serve it. Alia Bhatt and Rani Mukerji. Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram ...

Twelve children were thrown into the river; 11 were rescued by locals, but two later died, while one remains missing despite intensive searches by police and State Disaster Response Force teams.

When one thinks of West Bengal, the image that instantly comes to mind is the vibrant celebration of Durga Puja. More than just a religious festival, it is an emotion, a cultural identity, and truly ...

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Alia Bhatt graced the North Bombay Durga Puja, joining the Mukerji family's star-studded celebrations. Dressed in a refreshing yellow lehenga, she showcased effortless charm, blending tradition with ...

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