Durga Puja marks the homecoming of Maa Durga for Bengalis. Fish holds deep cultural and spiritual significance during this festival. It symbolizes prosperity, fertility, and life's continuity.

There is often confusion about Durga Puja Visarjan being held on a Thursday. However, there is no restriction in the Hindu religious rules. The festival, known as Vijayadashami, is determined by the ...

Ranchi was immersed in Durga Puja festivities on Maha Ashtami, with devotees offering 'anjali' and seeking blessings. Kumari Puja was widely observed, notably at Deshapriya Club and Harimati Mandir, ...

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For Bengalis, Durga Puja is an emotion, and each day of the celebration carries deep spiritual significance. Among them, Maha Navami 2025 (October 1, 2025) holds a special place in the hearts of ...

Maha Navami 2025: Durga Navami is today, on October 1. Learn everything about the timings, shubh muhurat, rituals, tithi, puja vidhi, and more. Maha Navami 2025: Maha Navami, also known as Durga ...

Durga Puja 2025: Wednesday marks the ninth day of Navratri celebrations and the fourth day of Durga Puja festivities. As the puja rituals continued at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal of ...

Some of my earliest childhood recollections revolve around Durga Puja food. At the household of Ashima Apu, our Hindu neighbour, I tasted some of the most delectable dishes. Ever! For a six-year-old, ...

A huge religious carnival shows that India remains a country of diverse political and social beliefs, despite the right-wing national government’s dominance. The Durga Puja, the Bengal region’s ...

By Sakshi Sah Published Sept 30, 2025 Hindustan Times Trending Photo Credits: PTI Step inside the most stunning pandals of Durga Puja 2025 ...