As women gently smear vermilion on each other’s faces and exchange Shubho Bijoya wishes, Sindur Khela brings Dashami to a vibrant and emotional close. Traditionally observed by married women as they ...

The death of 19 people in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata has raised serious questions about crowd management and whether adequate arrangements were in place to handle the massive turnout ...

Durga Ashtami is the eighth day of worship and the invocation of the divine feminine power. The Mother, adored as creatrix and mediatrix of creation, is revered under different names and forms: Durga, ...

Several prominent Durga Puja pandals across Kolkata have temporarily suspended visitor entry following a deadly stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal that claimed 19 lives and left 25 ...

At least 19 people were killed and 25 were injured in a stampede at the Chorebagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata on Saturday evening, West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said, adding that the ...

Durga Ashtami celebrates Goddess Durga and her victory over evil. Devotees perform special prayers, fasting, and Kanya Puja. Article provides festive wishes, messages, and quotes to share. Durga ...

On this day, devotees worship Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga. Durga Ashtami is an important day of the Navratri. Devotees worship Goddess Durga and seek her blessings for strength ...

At least 19 people were killed and several others injured in a stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity puja pandal in central Kolkata on Saturday. The situation reportedly arose from a ...

Durga Ashtami is one of the most important days of Navratri and Durga Puja, dedicated to Maa Durga and her victory over evil. The eighth lunar day, known as Ashtami Tithi, holds special religious ...

Authorities have detained several people over a deadly stampede in India's eastern city of Kolkata, after the state vowed strict action. Meanwhile, 'Cockroach' leader Dipke is out of detention.

Happy Durga Puja and Dussehra 2026 wishes, messages, greetings and quotes to share with friends and family. Celebrate Maa Durga’s blessings and the victory of good over evil with these beautiful ...

Event to prioritise visitor experience with a 54‑member housekeeping team ensuring rapid cleanliness, crowd management and inclusive facilities including medical aid, wheelchair access and ...