Goddess Durga, with her eight arms, holds eight weapons. The gesture of Durga’s first hand signifies blessings, assuring the seeker not to worry. One hand holds a lotus, symbolising joy.
Globalisation of Durga Puja Today, Durga Puja is not confined to Bengal. Thanks to the global Bengali diaspora, the festival is celebrated with grandeur in cities like London, New York and Dubai.
A dance drama instead of a formal bodhan (unveiling the face of the Goddess). A Rudra Veena recital in place of a sandhya arati. Durga Puja at a palatial north Calcutta home does not have rituals.
Navratri, honoring Goddess Durga, runs from October 3 to October 12, 2024. This festival involves wearing specific colors each day, symbolizing different virtues. Starting with Yellow for ...
Try this recipe and strengthen your sweet bonds this Durga Puja. 1.Add vinegar in hot boiled milk and keep aside for an hour. Once the milk curdles, strain with a cloth to remove the water.
Navratri 2024 colours: Navratri, the vibrant festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, has begun, and devotees are gearing up to celebrate these nine auspicious days with immense devotion and dedication.
Dhaka: Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman assured the Hindu community on Saturday to provide security ahead of Durga Puja. The assurance came while he was visiting Dhakeshwari Temple in ...
This could well have gone down in history as a Durga Puja ‘by the women, of the women, for the women’ — just that the idol-makers happen to be men and a large chunk of visitors to the pandal ...