The Dhunuchi dance, performed during Durga Puja evenings, is a devotional offering with incense-filled pots, dhak beats, and festive energy. Discover its history, cultural significance, and how this ...

Kolkata recently hosted 'Shakti,' a cultural extravaganza celebrating the essence of Durga Puja. The event showcased the festival's rituals, emotions, and cultural richness through choreographed ...

Television star Sumona Chakravarti also joined the ritual, performing the dhunuchi dance in a bright yellow saree. She later shared glimpses of her celebration on Instagram with the caption, “Shubho ...

Mumbai: Durga Puja celebrates the arrival of Goddess Durga and is a period of spirituality and devotion; however, the festival is incomplete without the art, culture, and traditions that have evolved ...

Whether you’re a pro at Garba or simply looking to soak in the festive spirit, this is the place to be. Enjoy a wide variety of food and beverages and stand a chance to win prizes for Best Dressed and ...

We catch up with actor Satakshi Nandy who recalls her favourite moments from para puja (neighbourhood Durga Pujas) while growing up. Satakshi mentions, “I have grown up being surrounded by a wonderful ...

10 Durga Puja pandals in Delhi you cannot miss (Image Source: Instagram) The favourite time of the year is here and it’s time to go pandal hopping for Durga Puja! Whether you’re looking to explore ...

Actress Sumona Chakravarti experienced a close call during the traditional Dhunuchi dance at Mumbai's popular North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. Hot coconut husks from her slipping Dhunuchi nearly ...

Students at IEM Public School, New Town, sang and danced to agomoni songs at their Puja carnival, but their experience began with the rhythmic beats of the dhaak. “We could have played the beats on ...

Durga Puja commit-tees are experimenting with unique ways to make the festival more accessible. From wheelchair ramps at pandals to medical kiosks and biodegradable decorations, the initiatives are ...