Durga Puja is that time when we pray and give our sincere gratitude to Ma Durga for all she has done for us… a time when we take pride in welcoming Her (our mother and our daughter) back home ...

Durga is the primary goddess revered during Durga Puja, but celebrations also include other major Hindu deities such as Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth and prosperity), Saraswati (the goddess of ...

The puja also sees a traditional offering of bhog to the Goddess cooked by the local Indian diaspora community. Ma Durga is offered khichuri, 5 rakom bhaja, chutney, tarkari, payesh and mishti ...

Durga Puja is a a part of the Navaratri festival held in many places of India. It is most religiously celebrated in North India, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Out of the the nine days of ...

Durga Puja is known to be one of the most vibrant and beautiful festivals, particularly for the Bengali community, showcasing a significantly rich illustration of spirituality, culture ...

Kolkata: Preparations are already underway for a grander second edition of Times Square Durga Puja on Sept 27 and 28, right in the heart of New York City. This comes after the first Times Square ...

the Durga Puja. Bettany: The festival celebrates the birth of the goddess Durga and her epic battle with the evil demon king. This famous story was first recorded in the 5th or 6th centuries AD in ...