Alarmed by the indiscriminate use of high-intensity sound crackers and playing of DJ sound boxes during the Durga Puja immersion, Baji O DJ Box Birodhi Manch put up a strong protest against the use of DJ boxes during the Durga Puja immersions.
In a significant development in the mysterious death of an 18-year-old school girl found charred inside a Durga Puja pandal on the day of Lakshmi Puja at Ramkrishnapara, the state government has appointed Subedi Sanyal as the special public prosecutor for the case.
A decomposed body of a youth, who'd mysteriously disappeared in the evening of Sashthi of Durga Puja on 6 October from near a Puja pandal was unearthed this afternoon in Bishnupur.
Durga Puja has become the lifeblood of small businesses across West Bengal, with many relying on the festival season for a substantial share of their annual earnings.
On 8 October this year, Anupam Halder, through his camera lens, unveiled his innovative concept of visualising the deity Durga through a young fashion model, Sathi Sarkar, in a photography exhibition at the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata. The model, who embodies goddess Durga with her sensuality and earthiness, gets adored by the city’s hoi polloi.
Explore the top South Kolkata Durga Puja pandals, known for their stunning themes, vibrant decorations, and cultural significance.
Discover the top Durga Puja pandals in North Kolkata for late-night pandal hopping, featuring Bagbazar Sarbojonin, Sreebhumi Club, and more!
Durga Puja is not only the biggest festival for the Bengalis but it is also a source of income for millions of people.
A trust has been bringing hope, joy and warmth to underprivileged children, the needy and residents of old-age homes during Durga Puja for last few years.
Globally acknowledging some of the most thought provoking and beautifully crafted Durga Puja pandals and idols this year, The Art of Living announced the results of the Majestic Pandal Contest, held for the first time.
