Durga Puja 2020

31-Foot Idol Of Goddess Durga Slaying COVID-19 Set Up In Hyderabad

Hyderabad News | ANI | Saturday October 24, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic putting a dampener on festive spirits, an idol of Durga set up in Hyderabad on the occasion of the Durga Puja, portrays the Goddess slaying the virus.

This Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Relives Cyclone Amphan Horror. See Pics

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday October 23, 2020

Durga Puja pandals and idols of the goddess in the city of joy never fail to amaze. Even in a pandemic year, artists and idol makers have conceptualized eye-openers. Take a look at this Durga Puja pandal themed on Cyclone Amphan that left a trail of devastation in Kolkata and its suburbs in the beginning of June.

Durga Ashtami: Muhurat And Significance Of Maha Ashtami

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday October 23, 2020

Durga Puja 2020 Shubho Ashtami: Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami is the most auspicious day of the ten-day Navratri and Durga Puja. Kanjak or Kanya Pujan is an important part of Durgashtami. Kanjak involves the ritual of inviting eight young girls and worshipping them as avatars of Goddess Durga. Know the significance of Durgashtami.

Happy Durga Puja: Shubho Saptami Today, Know About Nabapatrika

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday October 23, 2020

Durga Saptami: Today is the the second day of Durga Puja 2020. On Saptami, Nabapatrika is the main ritual. Significantly it is very popular among the farmers in rural Bengal and on this day they pray for a good harvest. Even though the festivities are low-key due to the Covid-19 pandemic, people are meeting and greeting each other on online platfor...

Durga Puja 2020: 2 Ponds For Idol Immersion, Says Bengal Pollution Board

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 22, 2020

Durga Puja 2020: In order to check pollution of the river waters the West Bengal Pollution Control Board has earmarked two ponds for immersion of Durga idols after Vijaya Dashami. A process to clean the reservoirs almost immediately after the ritual is observed will also be undertaken.

"Bengal Always Led Way For India": PM In Virtual Address On Durga Puja

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday October 22, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to icons of Bengal and even attempted some Bengali as he addressed Durga Puja pandals on the opening day of the five-day celebrations in the state.

Happy Durga Puja: On Shasthi Today Know How To Do Durga Puja At Home

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday October 22, 2020

Durga Shasthi today: Maa Durga has arrived from Kailash Parvat with her four children Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesha. On Shasthi, Goddess Durga is welcomed amid the sound of dhak or traditional drums decorated with feathers with and shankha dhwani or the sound of the conch. Today morning, the first ritual of Bodhon or the invocation ceremon...

BJP To Telecast PM Modi's Address In Every Booth In West Bengal: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 21, 2020

The BJP has made elaborate arrangements for the live-viewing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's virtual address to the people of West Bengal at noon on Thursday in every polling booth across Bengal's 294 Assembly constituencies.

Durga Puja 2020: Giant Screens, Online Darshan Among Kolkata's Puja Plans

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 21, 2020

Durga Puja organizers - particularly the big ones - are planning to install giant screens near the puja pandals for people to see the deity of Goddess Durga. Many puja committees have already made arrangements and welcomed the court decision. They said the arrangements for 'anjali' and 'sandhi puja' will be tweaked adhering to court orders.

Durga Puja 2020: Traditional White And Red Sarees To Wear For The Festival

Written by Dayle Pereira | Wednesday October 21, 2020

Make sure the iconic red and white saree makes an appearance for the festival of Durga Puja 2020

Durga Puja 2020: 6 Durga Puja Pandal Foods You Can Make At Home To Not Miss Out On Festive Fun!  

Sushmita Sengupta | Wednesday October 21, 2020

So, what if your Pujo itinerary looks a bit different this year. You can still try recreating some of the 'pandal foods' at home and make your festivities memorable.

Durga Puja 2020: 25 Wishes, WhatsApp And Facebook Messages You Can Share

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Wednesday October 21, 2020

Durga Puja 2020: Today is Maha Panchami, when the idol of the goddess will be unveiled at most puja venues. It's that time of the year when we welcome Goddess Durga. Durga Puja starts on October 22 with Maha Shashti on Thursday, The goddess comes from Kailash Parvat - husband Lord Shiva's home - with her four children Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik and...

Durga Puja 2020: Migrants, Coronavirus Dominant Pandal Themes. See Pics

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday October 20, 2020

Durga Puja 2020: In a pandemic year, Durga Puja organizers have chosen the sudden Covid lockdown triggered migrant crisis and the 'coronavirus' as themes for the pandals. Migrants and Covid have emerged as the dominant themes of pandals and decorations in Kolkata and other places.

Kolkata Puja Organisers Seek Review Of 'Pandals No-Entry Zones' Order

India News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday October 20, 2020

400 top Durga Puja organisers in Kolkata asked the Calcutta High Court today to review its order declaring puja pandals "no-entry zones" for visitors because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Durga Puja Gifts For Mamata Banerjee From Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday October 19, 2020

Durga Puja 2020: On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sent a congratulatory note and gifts for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday. The five-day Durga Puja begins on October 22.