On the seventh day of Navratri 2025, devotees across India worship Maa Kalaratri, one of the fiercest forms of Goddess Durga. Known as the destroyer of evil and protector of her devotees, Maa Kalaratri is revered for her power to eliminate fear and negative energies. This day also marks the…
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Bengali Community in Patna Gears Up for Durga Puja
Patna: The Bengali community of Patna is preparing to celebrate Durga Puja 2025 with devotion, cultural fervour, and traditions passed down for generations. From Bhikhana Pahari to Gardanibagh, iconic puja committees are bringing residents together in a grand celebration of spirituality, heritage, and togetherness. Time-Honoured Rituals Begin The festivities start…
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Durga Puja 2025: Saptami, Ashtami, Navami & Dussehra Dates
Durga Puja 2025 will be celebrated from 27 September to 2 October, following the Shardiya Navratri, which started on 22 September. Devotees across India are gearing up for this vibrant festival that symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Mahasaptami – 29 September 2025 Mahasaptami falls on 29 September 2025…
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Navratri 2025 Day 4: Maa Kushmanda Puja Story & Significance
Navratri 2025 has entered its fourth day, a moment devoted to the worship of Maa Kushmanda, the goddess of cosmic creation and radiant energy. On September 25, devotees across India will observe special rituals to honor her, seeking blessings of health, light, and positivity. Significance of Maa Kushmanda The name…
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Kolkata Floods: Metro Shut, Cab Fares Surge Before Puja
Kolkata woke up to chaos on Tuesday as heavy overnight rain flooded large parts of the city, disrupting Metro services, doubling cab fares, and throwing daily life off track just days before Durga Puja. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed the downpour to a low-pressure system over the Bay of…
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Durga Puja 2025: Kolkata Pandal-Hopping on Mahalaya
Kolkata’s Durga Puja 2025 began with a rush of excitement as pandal-hopping started on Mahalaya evening, much earlier than expected. Thousands of devotees and revellers queued up outside iconic puja venues, catching organisers and police by surprise. Early Crowds at Sreebhumi and Other Iconic Pandals At Sreebhumi Sporting Club, which…
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Navratri 2025 Calendar: Dates Rituals and Colours for 9 Days
Shardiya Navratri 2025, the most celebrated of the four Navratris observed each year, will begin on September 22, 2025, and conclude on October 2, 2025. The festival honours Maa Durga and her nine forms, known as the Navadurgas. This year, the celebrations will span ten days instead of nine due…