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A 35-year-old woman was arrested along with two others for allegedly killing her 13-year-old daughter in a 'sacrificial' ritual in Kushumbha village under Bishungarh police station of Hazaribagh district, officials said on Thursday. Those arrested include victims' mother Reshmi Devi, 55-year-old Shanti Devi, an occultist, and 40-year-old Bhim Ram, all of them from the same village. The matter concerns the recovery of the girl's mutilated body from a village field on March 25. Reshmi had subseq ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) A three-member panel of the National Commission for Women (NCW) probing the alleged killing of a 12-year-old girl in an "occult ritual" in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district visited the site on Friday and met the victim's family, locals and neighbours. The NCW panel, however, said they are yet to be given key documents related to the incident. The committee, comprising Mamta Kumari, Manmohan Verma and Kanchan, also interacted with the grandchildren of a 70-year-old 'tantrik ...Read More >
HAZARIBAG: Police have arrested a 35-year-old mother, an occult practitioner, and a man in connection with the strangulation of a teenage girl during a sacrificial ritual in Kusumbha village, officials said on Wednesday.According to Hazaribag SP Anjani Anjan and DIG Anjani Jha announced the arrests during a late-night press briefing.The arrested include Reshmi Devi, the mother of the girl, 55-year-old Shanti Devi, an occultist, and 40-year-old Bhim Ram, all residents of the same village.Anjan sa ...Read More >
Nalanda/Hyderabad, Mar 31 (Maxim News): A stampede took place in Bihar's Nalanda district today. The incident took place at the Mata Shitalashtami Temple in Maghra village. About 8 devotees lost their lives in the stampede. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp All the deceased were women. Up to a dozen others were seriously injured. The incident is said to have taken place 5 km from Bihar Sharif in Nalanda district. Since it was the last Tuesday of the month of Chaitra, a large number of devotees flock ...Read More >
Nalanda Sheetla Mata Mandir stampede: Those hurt were shifted to Model Hospital in Bihar Sharif, where they are currently receiving care, a News18 report said.At least eight people died and several others were injured in a stampede at the Sheetla Temple fair in Nalanda, Bihar, according to a News18 report. "At least eight women died in the stampede at Shitala Mata temple on Tuesday morning. Police personnel and officials of the district administration have reached the spot, and the rescue work ...Read More >
Nalanda Stampede: At least 12 people were left injured and 8 died after a stampede broke out because of overcrowding around the premises of the Sheetla Mata Temple. The temple is located under Dipnagar Police Station of Nalanda in Bihar. Large number of devotees had gathered at the temple as it was the last day of the Hindu Chaitra month. Suddenly, chaos broke out triggering a stampede. As people tried to desperately escape the chaos, several women were left trapped in the rush and lost their ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood's power couple, Ajay Devgn and Kajol, were seen twinning in green during the Maha Navami celebration at the Mumbai Sarbojanin Durga pandal. While the 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' actress looked absolutely stunning in a graceful saree with silver embellishments, accompanied by small earrings, light makeup, and a gajra, Ajay complimented his better half, looking all handsome in a green kurta. Ajay and Kajol were accompanied by their daughter, Nysa Devgan, during ...Read More >
When it comes to festivals, the more the merrier," says Ronit Bose Roy, who is "blessed to belong to three states." He says, "I am a Bengali born in Maharashtra and have grown up in Gujarat. So, it's a special time of the year and I love celebrating both Navratri and Durga Puja." The Adaalat actor adds, "I am a big follower of Mataji, and we celebrate all the Navratris. We have maintained our Durga Puja traditions as well." Excerpts from a chat: 'We serve bhog to everyone during pujo' I have som ...Read More >
BERHAMPUR: In an utterly tragic incident, three women members of a family - from three different generations - were swept away while crossing Bahuda river near Chikiti on their way back from Durga Puja on Tuesday. One of the victims was a seven-year-old girl. A fourth member, a five-year-old boy, could be rescued and has been admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital at Berhampur. His condition remains critical. The three victims were identified as Usha Behera (50), her daughter Anasuya Be ...Read More >
Sandhi Puja is a significant Hindu festival celebrated during Navratri. It honours Goddess Durga and her fierce form, Goddess Chamunda. This festival marks the transition from Ashtami to Navami tithi. It is a time when devotees gather to perform rituals with deep devotion. The festival is celebrated with traditional attire, offerings, and prayers. Sandhi Puja holds great importance in Hindu tradition. It marks the moment when Goddess Chamunda appeared to defeat demons Chand and Mund. This event ...Read More >
PM Narendra Modi at the Kali Bari temple in Delhi's CR Park New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited a Durga Puja pandal in south Delhi's CR Park neighbourhood on the auspicious occasion of Ashtami. He offered prayers to Goddess Durga amid chanting of mantras. The Prime Minister also performed an aarti at the iconic Kali Bari temple in the area. He then attended the celebrations held according to traditional Bengali culture. Heavy security arrangements were in place in view of P ...Read More >
Lucknow: Devotees thronged Durga Puja pandals on Ashtami (eighth day of Durga Puja) at city pandals on Tuesday for Sandhi puja and festivities like dhunuchi dance, musical drama, kids competition and bhog.In Sandhi Puja, Goddess Chamunda, slayer of demons Chanda and Mund, was worshipped with garlands of 108 bael leaves, 108 lotus flowers and 108 jasmine flowers and with lighting of 108 lamps forming 'Om' symbol, said president of the managing committee of Kali Bari temple, Ghasiyari Mandi. Women ...Read More >
Jaipur: The sudden heavy downpour Tuesday evening disrupted cultural programmes at Durga Puja pandals and ruined the efforts and investments of artisans making Ravana effigies.Artisans from distant towns had come to work in Jaipur for the past two months on hundreds of Ravana effigies. With Dussehra just two days away, the unexpected rain submerged their workspaces, washing away their hard work and hopes for good earnings.Meanwhile, several Durga Puja pandals saw evening programmes curtailed or ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 30: Actor Priyanka Chopra is currently in Mumbai for work commitments. And on Tuesday, she took some time off her schedule to visit one of the most famous Durga Puja pandals in Mumbai. Dressed in a royal blue suit, Priyanka exuded desi vibes as she offered prayers to Goddess Durga. In the visuals captured by the paps, the 'Mary Kom' star could be seen extending her greetings to the devotees present at the pandal. Navratri 2025: Varun Dhawan Shares Heartwarming Glimpse of Durga ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday participated in the Durga Puja celebrations in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park (CR Park) on the occasion of Maha Ashtami. During his visit to CR Park, the Prime Minister visited the Kali Bari temple and offered prayers. Following this, Prime Minister Modi went to the Durga Puja pandal set up at the Kali Mandir by the CR Park Durga Pooja Cooperative Society and paid obeisance to Maa Durga. He also performed 'aarti' of Maa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the Durga Puja Pandal in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park (CR Park) area on the occasion of Maha Ashtami on Tuesday evening. Upon visit, the Prime Minister will offer prayers at the Durga Puja Pandal set up at the Kali Mandir by the CR Park Durga Pooja Cooperative Society. However, CR Park Durga Pooja Cooperative Society Secretary, Vivek Bhattacharya, said that the development is not confirmed, but a VVIP movement ...Read More >
Lucknow, September 30: On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, the Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has taken women's safety, dignity, and self-reliance to unprecedented heights. Responding to the call of the Women and Child Development Department, Kanya Pujan programs are being organized across Uttar Pradesh on Ashtami and Navami (September 30 and October 1). On Ashtami alone, more than five lakh girls were honored with reverence, while over ...Read More >
Mumbai Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Tanishaa Mukerji, who has been an active participant in the Durga Puja festival every year, is currently busy as a bee with the ongoing festivities. The actress opened up to IANS about the emotional significance of this year's celebration. Tanishaa, dressed in a traditional white Bengali saree, said the occasion felt deeply personal as it brought back memories of her late father and her uncle Debu Kaka, who passed away a few months ago. "Today is a very sp ...Read More >
Kolkata, September 30: Maha Ashtami, one of the most significant days of the Durga Puja festival, is being celebrated with immense devotion across West Bengal on Tuesday. Large crowds of devotees thronged temples and puja pandals in various parts of the state, including Murshidabad, Kolaghat, East Midnapore, and Kolkata, to offer prayers and participate in rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga. In Murshidabad, the Ashtami Durga Puja was organised by the Arunachal Durga Puja Committee, a women-led ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: On the auspicious occasion of Mahastami of Dussehra, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo, and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik extended their warm greetings and best wishes to the people of the state. CM Majhi took to social media platform X to wish the people, saying, "Heartiest greetings and congratulations to everyone on the occasion of Maha Ashtami. May Jagat Janani Maa Durga bring happiness and prosperity in everyone's life." Deputy CM Sin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Maha Ashtami, one of the most significant days of the Navratri festival. In a message shared on social media, Modi said: "Warm wishes to all fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of Maha Ashtami. May this sacred day bring happiness, peace, and good health into everyone's life." The Prime Minister also shared devotional verses (stuti) dedicated to the Goddess, invoking divine bles ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 30 (ANI): On the eighth day of Sharadiya Navratri, also known as Maha Ashtami, a large number of devotees flocked to the Vaishno Devi temple in Raja Park, Jaipur, to offer prayers. Devotees began arriving at the temple from early morning, and the goddess's idol was specially adorned to mark the occasion. Temple priest Pandit Madan Mohan explained the spiritual significance of the day, saying, "Today is the eighth day of Sharadiya Navratri and we worship Mah ...Read More >
October 2025 is packed with major festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Chath Puja and Durga Puja In this festive season, several states will observe many bank holidays during the month. In October 2025, there will be a national holiday when banks across all states will remain closed. Due to various local festivals, several bank branches will also remain closed in different states. While online banking services will remain available, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed specific days in Octobe ...Read More >
WARANGAL/KARIMNAGAR: The nine-day floral festival of Bathukamma concluded on a grand note, with lakhs of women celebrating Saddula Bathukamma in the erstwhile Warangal and Karimnagar districts. The unique cultural festival, which reveres nature, witnessed colourful immersions and traditional gaiety at local lakes and ponds. The festival began on Mahalaya Amavasya with Engili Poola Bathukamma and culminated on Ashtami Tithi with the celebrations of Saddula Bathukamma. Before the Bathukamma fest ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Tuesday marks Maha Ashtami or Durgashtami, the eighth day of Navratri. It is also one of the most auspicious days for the Bengali community celebrating Durga Puja. This year, more than 25 Durga Puja venues are hosting grand celebrations in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, bringing both Bengalis and non-Bengalis to enjoy a slice of festivities with fun, food, and cultural events.Anal Mukherjee, secretary of the Bengal Cultural Association (BCA) at Ahmedabad Kalibari, told TOI that about 5,00 ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, September 29: The festive spirit in the city got a special touch on the eve of Ashtami as Jamshedpur FC players Sarthak Golui and Sreekuttan paid a visit to the Sonari Central Durga Puja Samittee pandal. The two footballers offered prayers, clicked photographs of the beautifully decorated pandal, and also posed for selfies with excited fans who had gathered in numbers. Their presence added to the celebratory atmosphere, with supporters warmly welcoming the Men of Steel stars. Shari ...Read More >
Cuttack/Ghatagaon: Today marks the seventh day that is Saptami. This also coincides with the Maha Ashtami Puja which is being performed at several Shakti Peethas as part of the Navaratra Puja. The worship of Mother is going on as per the rituals. A crowd of devotees gathers at Shakti Peethas to have darshan of Mother. Mother Cuttack Chandi, the presiding goddess of Cuttack, is giving darshan to devotees in Maha Kali Besha today on Maha Ashtami. Similarly, Maa Gadchandi is giving darshan to devo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic will be affected in CR Park and other areas of south Delhi from Monday onwards because of Durga Puja.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the puja celebrations at the CR Park Mela Ground on Ashtami (Tuesday) evening. Residents have been asked to remove vehicles from main roads, and authorities warn of heavy traffic across south Delhi and nearby areas.Traffic restrictions will be in place till Oct 2, as Durga Puja and Ramlila celebrations are expected to draw larg ...Read More >
Warangal: A dispute over determining the accurate date for the celebration of Saddula Bathukamma, which culminates the nine-day Bathukamma festival, drove a wedge between the twin cities of Warangal and Hanamkonda, which were always considered to be the one and the same. Saddula Bathukamma is traditionally celebrated on Durga Ashtami -- the eighth lunar day from Mahalaya Amavasya. However, as Ashtami falls on two days -- beginning in the evening of September 29 (Monday) and ending on September ...Read More >
For Satnam Singh Ahluwalia and his family, Durga Puja in Kolkata is a cherished time filled with food, family, and tradition. They reminisce about the nostalgia of khichuri bhog, the joy of pandal hopping, and the significance of sharing meals with loved ones.Durga Puja in Kolkata is a feast for the senses - dhaak beats, the scent of shiuli, plates of khichuri, and the laughter of loved ones. It's no less for Satnam Singh Ahluwalia of IHA Foundation, his wife Gurbir Kaur Ahluwalia and family. CT ...Read More >
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