On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of ...

the sacred day that heralds the beginning of Durga Puja. Portrayed by child artist Radhika Karmakar, Duggamoni is no ordinary child. Gifted with the ability to read the thoughts of those around ...

The Students Federation of India (SFI) has stepped up their campaign demanding student union election across West Bengal colleges as the last election was held eight years back. The protest over ...

West Bengal observes a range of banking holidays in 2025, including national holidays and state-specific festivals. Along with the holidays prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India, West Bengal ...

Odisha has a diverse set of banking holidays in 2025, featuring both national holidays and state-specific festivals. Along with the holidays prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India, Odisha celebrates ...

Masik Durga Ashtami, falling on March 7, 2025, is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga. Devotees seek her protection, ...

Mahashivratri, celebrated on February 26, 2025, honours Lord Shiva and marks the union of masculine and feminine forces in the universe. Devotees engage in fasting, chanting mantras, and ...

Today, the first official look at the upcoming film "Tagar" was released to reveal Puja Chery as the heroine. Moreover, Ador Azad will star opposite Puja in this Aalok Hasan directorial.

“Their crowd-management practices have been honed over decades of handling even bigger crowds going for Chhath, Durga Puja, and Holi in exactly the same direction - east. It is not that the ...

The Durga Temple in Aihole, Karnataka, is a remarkable Hindu temple dating back to the early 8th century. This ancient ...

Maha Shivratri 2025: Maha Shivratri is also called "the great night of Shiva". Maha Shivratri, celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva, is part of a rich tradition and involves several sacred rituals ...

Devotees observe fasts and perform special puja rituals on this sacred day to seek Lord Shiva's blessings. In 2025, Mahashivratri will be observed on Wednesday, February 26. The rituals of ...