Durga Puja

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Indrakeeladri hill and Durga ghat Illuminated on the last day of Dasara Festival celebrations in Vijayawada on Monday. (Image: DC)

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This year, Durga Puja, the biggest festival for Bengalis, was celebrated with more aplomb than ever since Unesco included “Durga Puja in Kolkata” in its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity last year. (Photo: PTI)

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Calcutta High Court upholds Durga Puja verdict but relaxes certain guidelines

the bench modifies its previous guidelines for the puja committees

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Clad in a saree and sporting sindur, Nusrat Jahan had attended Durga puja celebrations of Suruchi Sangha with her husband on Sunday. (Photo: Instagram)

Nusrat Jahan in firing line of Muslim cleric for celebrating Durga puja

A prominent Muslim cleric has slammed her for participating in Hindu rituals.

07 Oct 2019 7:55 PM

The puja committee, however, defended its decision, saying it was done as the theme of the community puja was communal harmony. (Photo: File)

Azaan played at Durga Puja sparks row in Bengal; organisers, TMC leader unfazed

A video, which showed some visitors expressing dismay over Azaan being played at the puja pandal, has gone viral.

07 Oct 2019 6:54 PM

Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

BJP plays puja politics, tramples on tradition

The tradition in West Bengal is that in the festival season there is no politics.

07 Oct 2019 2:17 AM

Kajol, Tanisha and Tanuja. (Image Source: Instagram/ kajol)

Kajol begins Durga Puja festival with sister Tanisha and mom Tanuja in Mumbai

t is that time of the year when Durga puja is round the corner and celebrities come out to show their extravagant visit.

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The celebration’s on

From garba nights to Durga puja pandals, this entire week they have a number of places to be.

04 Oct 2019 1:00 AM

The immersion of idols during festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja and Chhath Puja has led to rise in pollutants. (Photo: File)

Immersion of idols in Ganga, tributaries to attract a Rs 50,000 fine

The chief secretaries of all the states will have to submit a report on the action-taken with 7 days from the end of each festival.

03 Oct 2019 6:11 PM

'Bengal is known to respect leaders of different faiths for ages. This can never be spoilt,' Mamata Banerjee said. (Photo: File)

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The Goddess of success and progress, Ma Khushmanda is offered coconut pulp and water. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

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29 Sep 2019 10:43 AM

Durga puja is celebrated with a lot of zeal by Bengalis all over. (Photo: Instagram)

Durga Puja excitement takes over

Shubho Mahalaya! Countdown for Durga Puja begins.

28 Sep 2019 11:35 AM

Durga puja for all

From encouraging everyone to join in the festivities, to accommodating others’ dietary preferences, Durga Puja has something for everyone.

23 Sep 2019 11:51 PM

The devotional dance video shows actors-turned politicians Mimi and Nusrat tapping their feet to the song 'Ashey Maa Durga Shey'. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: Trinamool MPs Nusrat, Mimi welcome Durga ahead of festitivites

Soon after the release of the video on social media platform -- Facebook, it went viral.

20 Sep 2019 3:52 PM

Earlier on July 22, Banerjee had hit out at the BJP and said that the puja committees should not come under the radar of the income tax. (Photo: ANI)

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On the proposal of changing name of Bardhaman railway station, Banerjee said, 'State proposal should be taken into consideration. This is BJP's proposal and I have no knowledge about it.' (Photo: File)

Mamata attacks BJP over I-T notice to Durga Puja Committees Forum

'I condemn this attitude of bringing the puja committee under Income Tax,' Mamata said.

22 Jul 2019 4:21 PM

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