Durga Pooja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, is an annual Hindu festival originating in the Indian subcontinent which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess Durga and is also celebrated because of Durga's victory over Mahishasur. It is particularly popular and traditionally celebrated in...

Barowari refers to the public organization of a religious entity, mainly in West Bengal, India. Barowari has significance associated with the Durga Puja festival. The word "Barowari" comes from the Bengali words "baro", which means...

Geographical Barriers: Across the country The True Nine Colors If you want to experience the festive colors of India, then come and experience the true festive spirit of Navratri. Derived from the Sanskrit words 'nav'...

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Day of celebration: 22nd August 2020 ( Saturday / शनिवार ) Places of Merriment: Maharashtra 'Ganapati Bappa Morya, Morya Re, Bappa Morya Re' is what ardent Maharashtrians sing on their lips during the ten 10...

As the ten-armed Goddess, Goddess Durga presents a radiantly beautiful form that is bewitching to behold. That special form is somehow simultaneously wrathful and benign and transmits profound spiritual teachings in an exacting manner. The...

The Essentials of Durga Puja: Specific items are needed for each day of Durga Puja. There is a detailed method of worshiping Goddess Durga that is mentioned in the scriptures. Items that are needed for...

Durga Chalisa There are chalisas that are available to help the worshippers with the worship procedures. There are hanuman chalisa, shiv chalisa; similarly, there is also the Durga chalisa. There is a forty line in...

Dates of Celebrations: 21 th October 2020 Place of Merriment: West Bengal A Festive Introduction The Bengali community is known for their rich culture and literature. That's why when they celebrate their most awaited festival�Durga...