Tag: Durga Puja

Violent clashes in Odisha during immersion of Durga idols
Violent clashes in Odisha during immersion of Durga idols

Some police personnel also suffered injuries in the violence that took place on Wednesday.

  • Thursday, 26 October 2023
Violence During Immersion
Sword attack during Maa Durga idol immersion in Bhubaneswar leaves 2 injured

The violence was reported at Rasulgarh during the immersion procession of the Rasulgarh puja committee.

  • Thursday, 26 October 2023
Durga Puja 2023: Cuttack City Dazzles With Golden and Silver Mandaps, Showcases Dussehra Grandeur
Durga Puja 2023: Cuttack City Dazzles With Golden and Silver Mandaps, Showcases Dussehra Grandeur

Millennium city Cuttack never fails to give a visual treat to devotees during Durga Puja. This year, the city raised the bar with regal celebrations. Believed to be the birth place of idol worship in Cuttack, Balubazaar shines with a graceful Maa Durga idol.

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  • Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Ravan Podi held across Odisha, marks end of Durga Puja festivities 
Ravan Podi held across Odisha, marks end of Durga Puja festivities 

The Ravan Podi event, which marks the victory of good over evil, was held at six places in Bhubaneswar. They were Baramunda, Jharpada, Koradakanta, Tomando, Chhatabar and Naharakanta.

  • Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Vijaya Dashami celebrated across Odisha as Durga Puja draws to close 
Vijaya Dashami celebrated across Odisha as Durga Puja draws to close 

At several places in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, and Rourkela, some puja mandaps held ‘Sindura Khela,’ wherein women apply vermilion on the forehead of the Goddess and then apply it on one another before bidding adieu to the Goddess.

  • Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Dussehra: Know The Significance Of Ritual Of Ravana Dahan On Vijayadashami
Dussehra: Know The Significance Of Ritual Of Ravana Dahan On Vijayadashami

Every year, Dussehra is celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm and joy. Along with the festivities, it has a spiritual demand for the victory of Dharma over Adharma. Our long-running traditions and rituals have various ways of showcasing the same, one of which is Ravana Dahan.

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  • Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Kolkata’s Belgharia Durga Puja Pandal Resembles Egyptian Pyramids, Watch Video
Kolkata’s Belgharia Durga Puja Pandal Resembles Egyptian Pyramids, Watch Video

The Belgharia 17 Pally Durga Puja Committee in Kolkata chose to decorate their puja pandal with Egyptian theme this year. The Pandal comprises 66ft pyramids to camel resting on ground to adorn the theme of “Rahasya Mishar.

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  • Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Durga Idol Immersion Ceremony Traffic Advisory
Goddess Durga immersion ceremony: Police issues traffic advisory for Bhubaneswar

As per the notification issued by the Twin City Commissionerate Police, the immersion (Bhasani) ceremony will start in Bhubaneswar from 3 pm onwards tomorrow (October 25, 2023).

  • Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Durga Puja: Looters and snatchers on prowl in Bhubaneswar pandals!
Durga Puja: Looters and snatchers on prowl in Bhubaneswar pandals!

Police have caught 26 suspected looters after checking CCTV footage at different places. Most of them reportedly are from Bihar & Jharkhand while sources said that the gang has over 100 members.

  • Monday, 23 October 2023
Durga Puja
2024 battle: Politics heats up in Odisha as BJD, BJP and Congress set Durga Puja resolutions

The Saffron party claimed that people will kill scores of ‘Mahishasuras’ in BJD and the BJP will come to power in Odisha this time. Similarly, the Congress has resolved to throw both the PM Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre and Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government here in Odisha out of power.

  • Monday, 23 October 2023
Sushmita Sen, Rani  Mukerji
After Sushmita, Rani Mukerji, Sumona reveal their Dhanuchi talent at Durga Puja; watch

Yesterday evening Rani Mukerji, Tanisha Mukherjee, and Sumona performed Dhanuchi at Durga Puja. Sumona surprised the other devotees with her grace and perfection.

  • Monday, 23 October 2023
Bharat Mata On Bakhrabad Durga Puja Pandal In Cuttack
A patriotic Durga puja! ‘Bharat Mata’ is worshipped in this Cuttack puja pandal

Bakhrabad Durga puja committee in the millennium city is such a place where nationalism and patriotism has taken centre stage as the members have put ‘Bharat Mata’ on the pandal instead of Goddess Durga.

  • Monday, 23 October 2023
Know importance of Maha Navami when Goddess Durga worshipped as Mahisasuramardini
Know importance of Maha Navami when Goddess Durga worshipped as Mahisasuramardini

Mahisasura then attacked the three worlds of earth, heaven and hell. He didn’t even spare the Indralok, the kingdom of Lord Indra. Terrified gods approached Lord Brahma, who then went to Lord Vishnu and they all sought help from Lord Shiva. 

  • Monday, 23 October 2023
Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata: 'Kantara' themed pandal turns a huge draw
Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata: 'Kantara' themed pandal turns a huge draw

Devotees can see a true reflection of the Kannada film at the puja pandal of the Girish Park area. Starting from the Goddess Durga to the demon Mahisashura, from side deities to walls and interiors, everything is gracefully sculpted and decorated by artisans on the theme of this much-acclaimed film. 

  • Sunday, 22 October 2023
In these places, Ravan’s effigies not burnt on Dusshera; know the reasons
In these places, Ravan’s effigies not burnt on Dusshera; know the reasons  

On the occasion of Dusshera festival, in most parts of the country, the effigy of Ravana is burnt. But then again, the ten-headed demon king is worshipped in some other parts. 

  • Sunday, 22 October 2023
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