The idol of Goddess Lakshmi, the presiding deity of wealth at the famous Sri Kanyaka Parameswari temple in Visakhapatnam, was decorated with 6 kg of gold, Rs 2 crore in cash, and 6 kg of silver on Sunday.
As the air fills with the enchanting fragrance of incense and the melodious strains of dhak beats, Delhi comes alive in the vibrant celebration of one of its most significant festivals – Durga Puja.
In a Cabinet briefing held today, Minister Jayanta Mallabariuah unveiled a series of transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing the lives of Assam's residents.
"Am I to blame for being a standout creation, Maa?" whispers a young girl to herself, stationed by a colossal pandal in an audacious shade of turquoise. Amidst the raucous symphony of dhaaks, the fragrant wafts of incense and dhuno, and the aroma of street food, the bustling crowd creates quite the uproar.
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who is still nursing a leg injury since her return from Spain and UAE
As the craze of pandal hopping in Durga Puja returns after a two-year hiatus because of pandemic, the CPI(M) took this opportunity to launch a new book titled ‘Gandhiji Beleghata Parba: Ghatan-Aghatan Chabbish Din’.
Ramlila is organised extensively during Navratri in North India, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. During the Ramlila, the tale of Lord Ram's triumph over Ravana is acted out. The effigies of Ravana are burned on Dussehra to commemorate the triumph of good over evil.
Shree Bhoomi Sporting Club, which enthrals the audience with its theme every year, has set the theme of the Pooja Pandal as 'Vatican City' this year. They are also celebrating the Golden Jubilee Celebration of 50 years of Sri Bhoomi Sporting Club located at Bidhannar Kolkata.
At a time when the state is set to celebrate the international recognition of UNESCO's ‘intangible cultural heritage’, city Durga Puja committees are going full steam to justify the tag with their show of creativity. Purbachal Sakti Sangha in Haltu, has decided to honour women dhakis (drummers) this year.
During this religious nine-day period, certain foods are included and some are completely avoided to show devotion to Maa Durga by way of fasting
