Durga Puja: News

27 Feb 2024

Bengali Cinema

'Bohurupi': Shiboprosad-Nandita to direct Abir-Ritabhari in Durga Puja 2024 release

Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy are one of the most successful duos in Bengali cinema. The filmmakers are known for their trademark social dramas and heavy storytelling.

07 Dec 2023

Bengali Cinema

Abir Chatterjee's 'Raktabeej' completes 50 days in theaters

For decades, Bengali cinema has been known for its stellar content-rich films. The industry has been struggling on the commercial front when compared to other Indian industries, but recently they generated a huge business.

05 Dec 2023

Bengali Cinema

NewsBytes Exclusive: Srijit Mukherji-Dev's project is titled 'Tekka'

Ever since superstar Dev announced his collaboration with National Award-winning director Srijit Mukherji, Bengali cinema lovers have been eagerly waiting for details about the film.

26 Oct 2023

Kolkata

Evolving landscapes of Durga Puja in Kolkata

After Durga Puja, the Bengali community resumes work with mixed emotions.

24 Oct 2023

Dussehra

Dussehra: Understanding festival that celebrates victory of good over evil

Dussehra, also known as Dasara or Vijayadashami, symbolizes the victory of good over evil and marks the end of the Navratri festival.

22 Oct 2023

Lifestyle

Durga Ashtami: The divine celebration of power and triumph

Durga Ashtami, also known as Mahashtami, is one of the most significant and revered days of the Durga Puja festival. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India, particularly in the states of West Bengal, Assam, and other parts of the country.

20 Oct 2023

Navratri

Navratri 2023: What the ten weapons of Maa Durga signify

Navratri, running from October 15 to 23 this year, is a celebration of the nine forms of Goddess Durga.

19 Oct 2023

Kolkata

Durga Puja 2023: Unconventional themed pandals in Kolkata

Durga Puja in Kolkata is getting grander year by year, courtesy of the innovative and unique pandals established across the city

19 Oct 2023

Nepal

Durga Puja beyond borders: Countries that celebrate the festival

Durga Puja, the vibrant and grand festival celebrating the victory of the Goddess Durga over evil, is an event cherished by millions.

19 Oct 2023

Bengali Cinema

Durga Puja film songs you must have on your playlist

Durga Puja, the biggest and the most celebrated festival for the Bengalis, is about homecoming, cultural revelry, and mostly about celebrating the much-awaited reunion of friends and family as Maa Durga visits her home.

18 Oct 2023

Kolkata

Exploring Durga Puja pandals in South Kolkata

Durga Puja is when the City of Joy truly lives up to its name.

18 Oct 2023

Kolkata

Durga Puja pandals in North Kolkata you shouldn't miss

As the Durga Puja fever sweeps through West Bengal, the streets burst into a riot of colors, resound with the beats of dhaak, and fill with the fragrant scent of incense.

18 Oct 2023

Navratri

Navratri v/s Durga Puja: What's the difference 

Navratri and Durga Puja celebrated during the same time marking the beginning of India's grand festival season.

18 Oct 2023

Bengali Cinema

Bengali films that capture the essence of Durga Puja 

For Bengalis, Durga Puja is so much more than just a puja. It's about homecoming, pandal hopping, feasting, and above all, celebrating the much-awaited reunion of friends and family as Maa Durga visits her home with her children for 10 days.

17 Oct 2023

Makeup

Durga Puja makeup hacks for a flawless festive look

Makeup queens assemble! If you're an ardent pandal hopper, maintaining a flawless look in Kolkata's humid weather during Durga Puja can be challenging.

17 Oct 2023

Bengali Cinema

Before 'Dawshom Awbotaar,' dissecting Srijit Mukherji's technique of helming thrillers

Srijit Mukherji and Durga Puja releases are definitely one of the favorite combos for Bengali cinephiles.

17 Oct 2023

Bollywood

Bollywood films that capture the essence of Durga Puja

The four-day festival of Durga Puja is the most-awaited time of the year for the Bengalis.

15 Oct 2023

Navratri

Navratri in the South: Unique, yet universally festive

Navratri, a prominent Hindu festival in India, varies by region.

14 Oct 2023

Spirituality

Here's what happens on reciting Mahishasura Mardini stotram

As we are set to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja once again, let us acquaint you with the hymn to the goddess - Mahishasura Mardini.

14 Oct 2023

Navratri

Significance of Mahalaya: Prelude to Durga Puja

Mahalaya, an auspicious day according to the Hindu calendar, is widely observed throughout the Indian subcontinent, particularly in West Bengal and Bangladesh.

13 Oct 2023

Makeup

How to get the perfect Durga Puja makeup look

For many, Durga Puja is not just one of the biggest festivals but also an opportunity to showcase their style and grace.

12 Oct 2023

Fashion Tips

Durga Puja fashion: Gentlemen, don't miss these stylish outfit ideas

As Durga Puja approaches, it is time for celebrations with food, friends, family, and, of course, fashion.

11 Oct 2023

Kolkata

Kolkata prepares for 5 lakh visitors: Unmissable local experiences await 

Kolkata's Durga Puja, a UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage, has escalated in grandeur. This annual celebration continues to captivate a global audience, promising an even more vibrant season ahead.

11 Oct 2023

Fashion Tips

Durga Puja fashion: Ladies, don't miss these stylish outfit ideas 

With autumn, India gears up for a vibrant festive season filled with celebrations, fashion indulgence, and a fusion of modernity and tradition in ethnic wear. Rich colors, textiles, and gold define the season's style.

09 Oct 2023

Fashion Tips

Durga Puja 2023: Embrace Barbiecore for a trendy celebration

Durga Puja, a prominent festival in India, not only celebrates spirituality but also showcases the latest fashion trends.

07 Oct 2023

Fashion Tips

Durga Puja fashion: Must-have sarees for women

Durga Puja, celebrated fervently in West Bengal and across India, embodies spirituality, the triumph of good over evil, and diverse art forms.

02 Oct 2023

Bengali Cinema

'Dawshom Awbotaar': 'Aami Shei Manushta Aar Nei' trends on YouTube

The festive season is a lucrative window for film releases, and the upcoming Durga Puja-Dussehra is nothing less than a goldmine.

30 Sep 2023

West Bengal

Unique pandals to look forward to this Durga Puja

West Bengal has long been known for its flamboyant, internationally renowned pandals, during Durga Puja, a festival that draws visitors from around the globe in addition to the local populace.

20 Sep 2023

Bengali Cinema

Durga Puja 2023: 'Dawshom Awbotaar,' 'Bagha Jatin,' other Bengali releases

Festive seasons are the best timeframe for film industries for lucrative commercial releases. Durga Puja is West Bengal's biggest festival and like every other year, 2023 promises an impressive slate for the ardent fans.

06 Feb 2023

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: 14 Hindu temples vandalized; conspiracy against peace, says official

In a shocking incident, 14 Hindu temples in northeastern Bangladesh have been vandalized by unidentified miscreants, reported PTI.

07 Oct 2022

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh: Clerk suspended after Ravan effigy's all heads remain unburnt

A civic body clerk was suspended in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh while four officials were issued show cause notices on Thursday after none of the 10 heads of the effigy of Ravan burnt on Dussehra.

07 Oct 2022

Food

5 Vijaya Dashami sweets you need to try

Vijaya Dashami, also called Dussehra marks the end of Navratri and the five-day festival of Durga Puja.

06 Oct 2022

West Bengal

Bengal: 8 die in flash flood during Durga idol immersion

At least eight persons drowned and several others went missing after a flash flood hit Mal river in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal when hundreds of people had gathered at the river bank for Durga idol immersion on Wednesday night.

05 Oct 2022

Dussehra

Dussehra 2022: Meaning, significance, celebrations, and more

Also known as Vijayadashami, Dussehra marks the triumph of good over evil.

04 Oct 2022

Food

Recipe-o'-clock: Here's how you can make Kolkata chicken biryani

Durga Puja not only calls for fun and frolic but also triggers a bong's immense love for food, especially biryani.

03 Oct 2022

West Bengal

West Bengal: Durga Puja economy creates 3 lakh job opportunities

Durga Puja, West Bengal's largest festival, has evolved into a magnanimous industry over the past few decades.

03 Oct 2022

Navratri

Durga Ashtami 2022: Significance, celebrations, and more

October 3, this year, marks Durga Ashtami, the third day of Durga Puja and the eighth day of Navratri.

30 Sep 2022

Weddings

Check out these impressive pre-wedding shoot locations in Kolkata

While you and your partner whisper sweet nothings and giggle with joy in each other's arms, you might want to etch that moment in your memory palace forever.

29 Sep 2022

Makeup

Durga Puja: Recommended makeup looks for the 5-day extravaganza

One of the most vibrant and joyous occasions, Durga Puja is the most awaited festival among Bengalis across India.

29 Sep 2022

Kolkata

Visiting Salt Lake and Dum Dum? Check out these pandals

Although Durga Puja begins this weekend, people have already started hitting pandals across Kolkata to avoid the rush on the main days of the festival.

28 Sep 2022

West Bengal

5 Bengali films that capture the spirit of Durga Puja

It is that time of the year when the sweet fragrance of shiuli adorns the air, fluffy white clouds flock to the sky, and the joyous beats of dhak announce the arrival of Maa Durga on Earth.

27 Sep 2022

Food

5 authentic Bengali recipes to try during Durga Puja

Bengal's biggest festival Durga Puja is synonymous with the energetic beat of dhak, stuffing your face with Bengali delicacies, endless adda, and pandal hopping in new clothes.

26 Sep 2022

Kolkata

Unique Durga Puja pandals to visit this year in Kolkata

Durga Puja is less than a week away, and the festival preparations are in full swing in the City of Joy.

26 Sep 2022

Fashion Tips

5 traditional Bengali sarees to wear on Durga Puja

Durga Puja is all about good food, reunion with friends and family, and pandal hopping while flaunting your new stylish outfits.

26 Sep 2022

Navratri

Navratri 2022: History, significance, rituals, and more

The grand festive season of India, Navratri, begins today and ends on October 5th this year.

25 Sep 2022

Lifestyle

Mahalaya 2022: History, significance, rituals, and more

Set your alarms at 4 am and tune into Mahishasur Mandini, because it's time to celebrate Maa Durga's arrival!

23 Sep 2022

Kolkata

5 popular Durga Puja pandals to visit in South Kolkata

A five-day festival that is nothing short of a carnival, Durga Puja is just around the corner!

23 Sep 2022

Kolkata

Kolkata: Durga Puja pandal based on 'Vatican City' theme inaugurated

Durga Puja preparations are in full swing in Kolkata, and with an early inauguration this year, Lake Town, Bidhannagar's Sree Bhumi Sporting Club is ready to awe devotees with their pandal designed like the Vatican City's St. Peter's Basilica.

23 Sep 2022

Delhi

Durga Puja 2022: Here are 5 must-visit pandals in Delhi

Durga Puja is knocking at the door and we know you are restless to visit some beautiful pandals nearby and seek the Goddess's blessings.

22 Sep 2022

Fashion Tips

Shashthi to Dashami - Durga Puja lookbook for women

Durga Puja is almost here and we are just as excited as you are for the extravagant five-day festival that brings with it a lot of fun and frolic.

21 Sep 2022

Fashion Tips

Check out these Durga Puja fashion ideas for men

Durga Puja, Bengal's most awaited festival is around the corner.

20 Sep 2022

Fashion Tips

5 fashion tips for women this Durga Puja

The most awaited Bengali festival is almost here and we cannot keep calm!

19 Sep 2022

Food

Durga Puja special: Breakfast recipes you must try this 'pujo'

One of the biggest festivals of India, and the most awaited of West Bengal, Durga Puja is almost here.

15 Aug 2022

Diwali

5 unique ways to style your 6-yards of elegance

The festive season is about to kick off with Independence Day coming to a close. The fervor of Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja, and Diwali will grace the atmosphere in no time.

16 Oct 2021

Bangladesh

2 Hindu men killed in Bangladesh violence; toll reaches 6

Two Hindu men have been killed in Bangladesh, police officials said, marking fresh casualties in the ongoing communal violence in the neighboring country.

15 Oct 2021

Bangladesh

'Disturbing': India slams attacks during Durga Puja in Bangladesh

India has condemned the recent communal violence during Durga Puja celebrations in the neighboring Bangladesh, terming it "disturbing."

08 Oct 2021

Navratri

Follow these few dietary tips for a fun festive season

The festive season is here!

07 Oct 2021

Fashion Tips

Ladies, here are some outfit ideas for Durga Puja celebrations

Durga Puja is one of the most enjoyed festivals in India.

27 Sep 2021

India

Banks closed up to 21 days in October: Check list

Banks in India will be closed for up to 21 days in October, including weekly offs, viz., second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays.

25 Sep 2021

Bengali Cinema

Five Bengali films to release during Durga Puja festivities

Five Bengali films are slated to hit the big screen this Durga Puja, as the producers are optimistic about a good response following the rise in footfall at cinema halls showing Bengali films with fresh content.

06 Sep 2021

West Bengal

Kolkata: Durga puja committees cut costs to support orphans, poor

With West Bengal still recovering from the ravages of the COVID-19 second wave and Cyclone Yaas, several Durga puja committees in Kolkata have decided to allot a portion of this year's budget for humanitarian causes.

03 Sep 2021

West Bengal

Mamata's 'idol' to share space with Durga in Kolkata pandal

A controversy has erupted in West Bengal over the organizers of a Durga puja pandal deciding to put up an idol of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at their marquee alongside Goddess Durga's.

10 Aug 2021

Odisha

Odisha allows 'indoor-like' pandals for Durga and other pujas

The Odisha government has allowed different puja committees to conduct the Durga, Ganesh, Laxmi, Kali puja, and other similar events on pandals in indoor-like conditions only for observance of rituals without any public participation, an official order said.

14 Jul 2021

Kolkata

Kolkata: Everyone involved in Durga Puja work will be vaccinated

The community Durga Puja committees in Kolkata will ensure that all those who are involved in the rituals and other related works are vaccinated in the next three months, an official said on Wednesday.

05 Jul 2021

West Bengal

WB: Durga Puja celebrations to be low-key this year too

With three months to go for Durga Puja, arrangements are afoot for the five-day festival in Kolkata, but organizers, much like last year, have decided to keep the celebrations low-key in view of the COVID-19 situation.

02 Jul 2021

Diwali

Bengali film producers announce release dates of seven movies

With the gradual easing of curbs on shootings and improvement in the COVID-19 situation, big-time Bengali film producers have announced release dates of seven films, three of them during the Durga Puja festival and one during Christmas.

27 Oct 2020

Bihar

Munger: Police clashes with Durga worshippers; 1 killed, many injured

A man was killed while several others were injured amid clashes during the immersion of Goddess Durga's idol in Bihar's Munger on Monday.

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