Kolkata’s Durga Puja economy takes a major hit amidst ... - The …
WEB2 hours ago — The Durga Puja economy in Kolkata has taken a hit as people keep away from festive extravaganza in the wake of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital ...
Durga Puja 2024 Start and End Date: Know Rituals and Significance
WEB2 days ago — Festivals News: Durga Puja is set to occur from October 8 to October 13 in 2024. Known as Durgotsava, this festival honors Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura. C
Durga Puja Committee Removes 40ft Spine Installation Amid …
WEB20 hours ago — A Kolkata Durga Puja committee has withdrawn a 40-foot spine installation from their pandal due to public scrutiny and concerns following recent protests. The theme, intended to symbolize family ...
Sombre mood after a Kolkata rape and murder dampens Durga Puja ...
WEB2 days ago — Durga Puja is a 10-day worship of the Hindu goddess Durga to celebrate her victory over a shape-shifting demon and embodies joy. Durga is one of the most powerful goddesses in Hinduism.
Kolkata Durga Puja 2024 travel guide: Pandals to ... - The Federal News
WEB16 hours ago — The sun is gradually losing its summer-time glare, and the sweet scent of Durga Puja is in the Kolkata air. Despite the protests over the RG Kar hospital rape and murder, Kolkata is finally gearing up for its biggest festival of the year and shoppers are thronging the markets to buy the mandatory news clothes for Puja.
Pall over Durga Puja festivities in Bangladesh amid protests
WEBSince the violence began on August 5, Hindu homes, businesses, and temples have been attacked, and Hindus have been subjected to discrimination and threats. The recent protests against Durga Puja ...
Irish and Indian artists take centre stage together for Kolkata’s Durga …
WEB4 days ago — News; Cities; Kolkata; Irish and Indian artists take centre stage together for Kolkata's Durga Puja; ... This Durga Puja, Irish and Indian artists are working together to create a pandal at the Behala Nutan Dal, blending the artistic traditions of both countries. The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi initiated this to commemorate the 75th ...
When is Durga Puja 2024? Get to know date, timings and more
WEBDurga Puja 2024 Date and Time: Durga Puja is observed in the month of Ashvin, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. In 2024, it will be celebrated from October 9th to October 12th. Here's all you need to know.
A Hindu Mardi Gras Where Indian Progressivism Is Alive and Well
WEBOct 25, 2023 — The work, part of a makeshift pavilion to worship the Hindu goddess Durga, was designed to break taboos in India about menstruation. And it had a clear target: A half-man, half-bull demon at...
Durga puja organisers tweak theme to give message on women's …
WEB4 days ago — A section of crowd-puller Durga puja organisers in Kolkata are making a few changes to their original theme, planned months ago, to incorporate the issue of women’s safety amid protests over the ...
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