Mahalaya kicks off the Durga Puja 2025: The countdown to Durga Puja officially begins with Mahalaya on September 21 (Sunday). This symbolic day is believed to call Goddess Durga to descend to earth.

Durga Ashtami Vrat 2026 falls on February 24 and is dedicated to Goddess Durga’s Mahagauri form. Devotees will observe ...

Durag Puja 2024 start & end date: Durga Puja known as Durgotsava is one of the most auspicious and significant festivals for Hindus, celebrated with immense joy and devotion. The five-day festival ...

Durga Puja marks the homecoming of Maa Durga for Bengalis. Fish holds deep cultural and spiritual significance during this festival. It symbolizes prosperity, fertility, and life's continuity.

Non-resident Bengalis partake in the celebration of Durga Puja with equal fervor as their counterparts at home, but it is rare for one among them to sculpt the idol intended for worship. Warwickshire ...

People across the Indian subcontinent and beyond are marking the annual Durga Puja, a festival which celebrates the central deity in the Shaktism tradition of Hinduism. Taking place in the Hindu ...

Chaitra Navratri 2026 begins on March 19. Check exact dates, Ghatasthapana muhurat, day wise schedule, Navratri colors and Rama Navami details.

Observed on 24 February 2026, Masik Durga Ashtami Vrat celebrates the supreme power of Goddess Durga. It is believed to be a ...

Prayagraj: The four days of worshipping the goddess in Durga Puja pandals will conclude on Oct 2 with the immersion of the idol of the deity. TOI tries to trace the rich historical background of the ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The West Lafayette Durgapuja Association will be hosting the 16th annual Durga Puja festival Saturday, an event expected to draw Hindus from across Indiana. This year’s festival ...