In Bengali society, Goddess Durga is seen not just as a goddess, but as the daughter of the family. It is believed that during Sharadiya Navratri, Goddess Durga visits her parent’s home with her children.
Goddess Kushmanda loves the color yellow. Therefore, yellow sweets are offered to her
Amid public outrage and VHP protests, actress Poonam Pandey was dropped from Delhi’s Luv Kush Ramlila. The committee cited cultural values, vowing to uphold religious decorum and tradition in the event.
The Navratri festival is mainly celebrated four times a year. Of these, two are the most important: Chaitra and Sharad Navratri.
Several exclusive Pandals adorned with Idols of Goddess Durga are being set up to pay obeisance to the ‘Shakti’.
he CEO’s office has also begun preparations for the 2026 Bengal assembly elections. On Thursday, the office launched the Election Manpower Management System (EMMS) 2.0 portal, which will be used to simplify the recruitment and management of election staff.
Bangladesh announced an additional one-day general holiday for Durga Puja after 8-point demand, including extra holidays, by a minority alliance. Read further on Dynamite News:
A case has been registered against the President of the Durga Puja organisation committee of the pandal where the fire broke out on Sunday night, the Bhadohi DM informed. Read more on Dynamite News:
On the occasion of Durga Puja, 11-foot Goddess Durga’s idol weighing one metric ton will be installed at the mandap of Beniatola Sarbojanin Durga Puja community in North Kolkata. Read more on Dynamite News:
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