Bhubaneswar: The Pathargadia Durga Puja will welcome devotees with a large replica of the ‘kinetic owl’ structure, part of the main stage at the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) music festival in Las ...

Bengali rock band Cactus toured Canada during Durga Puja in October, bringing their performances to the Bengali diaspora ...

Bhubaneswar: With the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack gearing up for the grand Durga Puja celebrations, traditional dhol and band players are expecting brisk business this season. The govt’s ...

The Odia diaspora in Canberra celebrated Ashtami with devotion and cultural splendor at the Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre. Vibrant Durga Puja celebrations reflect the community's commitment to ...

The enchanting festival of Durga Puja holds a special place in the hearts of millions people. It is a time of devotion, joy, and cultural identity. Bollywood has beautifully captured the glory of this ...

From a Rs 32,000 crore creative economy in 2019 to nearly Rs 84,000 crore in 2023 and growing, Durga Puja is more than a festival in Bengal—it is an engine of economic growth Durga Puja has long ...

Durga Puja 2025 ends with Durga Visarjan on October 2. It’s the day when people finally say goodbye to Maa Durga after nine days of prayer, colour, and celebration. The sound of drums rolls through ...

Durga Puja in Kolkata has always stood leagues apart from the festivities held in other states—few can compete with the one-of-a-kind themes that range from the past to the present to the future. The ...

Despite heavy rains and uncertainty over the GST 2.0 rollout, the Durga Puja economy in West Bengal has touched an estimated Rs 65,000 crore this year, with Kolkata contributing nearly 70% of the ...

Across the UK, nearly 80 such celebrations take place every year. What began as small diaspora gatherings--the oldest one is in Hampstead--has evolved into something much larger, vibrant tradition ...