These include music, dance, theatre, festivals, rituals and storytelling. In 2021, Durga Puja in Kolkata was included in the list. Chhau dance styles of both Mayurbhanj and Purulia (West Bengal ...

Daily chanting, prayers, and puja are the foundation of any festival, especially Navratri, as these are the 9 nights of Maa Durga. Prayer and devotion are the purest forms to connect with the ...

Gold has a great cultural significance in the state of West Bengal. And during the famous festival Durga Puja, ladies wear an adequate amount of gold jewellery. Investing in gold is considered a ...

Navratri is a time for devotion and celebration, with a focus on worshipping Maa Durga in her nine ... that the true beauty of the Puja Sthal lies in the devotion. Trending Photos Navratri is one of ...

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has begun the process of securing UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage tag for the world-famous Puri Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival ..

the villagers of Gurung in Odisha’s Angul district came together to perform ‘Ekoisia Puja’—a sacred ritual—praying for the long life of a newborn elephant calf. The unique ceremony ...

The vandalism came to fore on Sunday morning when members of the local Basanti Durga puja committees discovered that the heads of the idols were missing. Committee members Sushant Parida ...

Navratri, a major Hindu festival, celebrates Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura. Starting March 30, 2025, the nine-day Chaitra Navratri honors Durga's nine forms with prayers ...

Chaitra Navratri puja vidhi involves a series of rituals and practices to worship Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Here's a step-by-step guide: Begin by purifying yourself with a bath and wearing ...

Our tradition, civilization, culture and faith are associated with festivals. This brings enthusiasm ... addressing the students at the Sarhul Puja Mahotsav organized at the Adivasi College ...