Purulia MP Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato wrote that there have been ‘frequent reports of disruptions, stone-pelting, violence’ and ...

While most Durga Puja pandals celebrate Bengali folk arts ... folk art from four regions of Bengal – Birbhum, Bankura, ...

Durga Puja 2024 Weather: The rainy spell in West ... West Midnapore, Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura, East Bardhaman, West Bardhaman, Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Nadia in South Bengal cannot be ruled ...

Durga Puja, considered one of the most sacred festivals of Hindus, celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. It also honours the strength of the divine feminine ...

Kolkata: Members and idols of more than 90 Durga Pujas will travel ... for a presentation. Many puja committees have brought in special Chhau dancers from Purulia and baul singers from Bolpur ...

September 2024 features significant Indian festivals like Navratri and Durga Puja. These festivals, celebrated in various states with distinct rituals, honor Goddess Durga. Navratri spans nine ...

For the first time since they came to the United States, approximately 100 students, many from Bengal (east India), were able to participate in Durga Puja, an autumn holiday, with the same fervor and ...

In Part I of our photo essay from Kolkata, we showcased some of the outstanding design, art and craftworks at the Durga Puja pandals. In addition to home celebrations with idols and pujas ...

Are you already feeling the Durga Puja blues? Miss visiting pandals that opened a world ... You can travel to any of these 16 villages in Birbhum, Purulia Bankura, Nadia and South 24 Parganas and ...