Tag: Durga Puja 2020

Odisha Durga Puja
Cap On Durga Idol Height: Orissa HC To Hear Case On Sept 30

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has set aside September 30 as the date of hearing of the petition challenging Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Police Commissioner’s order to cap the height of Goddess Durga idols for Dussehra celebrations. As per sources, the court has asked the Police Commissioner to submit an affidavit in connection with the case ahead of […]

  • Monday, 12 April 2021
DURGA
Bhubaneswar: Witness Durga Puja Aarti & Pushpanjali ONLINE Amid Covid Times

Bhubaneswar: For obvious reasons, the government has banned public participation at the Durga Puja pandals across Odisha. The Covid pandemic may have taken away the shine with which Navratri and Dussehra was being celebrated over last few decades, but several Durga Puja committees planning innovative ideas has come in handy for the devotees amidst the […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
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Calcutta HC Softens Stand, Allow More Members In Pandals

A day ahead of Mahasashti, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday partially relaxed its order in which it previously declared all Durga Puja pandals as no-entry zones for visitors amid the on-going Covid-19 pandemic.

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
Durga Puja Sweets
Try These Sweet Delicacies To Make Your Durga Puja Festivities Sweeter

After months of COVID-19 pandemic curbs, what better way to see the situation return to normalcy than dipping in the spirit of the festive season. Despite a slew of restrictions in view of the puja season, the zeal to celebrate still remains in the air. This year, as we celebrate the occasion, we can get […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
Sheikh Bazar Durga Puja
Covid Shadow On Dussehra: Here’s How Twin City Celebrating Durga Puja

Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: It is that time of the year when people, wherever they are residing, either for job or any other purpose, come back to their native places to celebrate the festivities with series of shopping, pandal hopping and rejoicing with families and friends. With Covid-19 pandemic scare and consequent restrictions imposed by the government, the […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
Ravan Podi
COVID- 19: No ‘Ravan Podi’ Celebrations In Panposh Subdivision

Rourkela: The Ravan Podi which marks the end of Durga Puja celebrations will not be organised this year in Panposh sub-division area in view of Covid-19 pandemic. Panposh sub-collector has issued an official order in this regard on Thursday. According to the official order, the decision regarding ban on Ravan Podi has been taken to […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
Damdiya-Raas
Pandemic Dims Navratri 'Dandiya Raas Nights' In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Navratri and Dussehra celebrations have always been unique in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack; needless to say the twin-city comes alive with decorative lights, themed arched-gateways, and the exquisitely-designed gigantic idols during the festive season. Unlike Cuttack which remains the cynosure with intricate filigree ‘Medhas’, the State capital has a distinct space for colossal arched-gates besides […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
Durga Puja 2020: Special Navami Rituals At Bimala Temple In Srimandir Today
Durga Puja 2020: Special Navami Rituals At Bimala Temple In Srimandir Today

Puri: Special ‘Shodasha Upachar Puja’ is underway at Maa Bimala Temple on the premises of Srimandir on the ninth day (Navami) of Navratri. The temple is one of the important Shakti Peethas and the goddess is considered to be the tantric consort of Lord Jagannath. This year, Durga Puja/Navratri is a 45-day affair at Srimandir […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
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Vijaya Dashami: Odisha Celebrates Victory Of Good Over Evil

Bhubaneswar: It is the end of the spectacular ten day festival celebrating the divine feminine power of Goddess Durga. Popularly called “Dusshera”, today marks the day when Lord Rama slayed the evil King Ravana and the Maa Durga herself defeated the demon “Mahishasur”, all symbolic of the notion of good winning over evil. The festival […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
idol immersion
Durga Puja 2020: Idol Immersion Ceremony To Be A Low-Key Affair In Twin City This Year

Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: The customary idol immersion ceremony of Maa Durga will be held today sans public participation in view of the Covid-19 restrictions in the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. On Monday, Vijay Dashami was celebrated at several puja mandaps of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. Elaborate arrangements have been made for the immersion of Durga idols […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
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