Chaitra Navratri 2026: Chaitra Navratri is regarded as one of the most sacred periods for the worship of Goddess Durga in Sanatan Dharma. In 2026, the auspicious festival will begin on 19 March ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

In episode 14 of the series, O’Brien showcased the festive atmosphere and spoke about the global recognition that the ...

A three-day festival full of music, food, dancing and celebration is coming to Costa Mesa this weekend, offering a glimpse into Bengali culture and connection for Orange County. The three-day-long ...

(RNS) — Along with the crisp, cool air of fall arrives the Hindu festival that celebrates Hinduism’s goddess, Durga, in all her forms. Some communities will celebrate it as Navratri, a Sanskrit word ...

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.

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 ...

From two Eids to Durga Puja, Pahela Baishakh, Pahela Falgun and even Christmas, the calendar in Bangladesh is filled with occasions that bring people together in celebration.