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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 >
Kolkata, along with West Midnapore, Jhargram, Howrah, Nadia, Murshidabad and Birbhum, is also likely to be hit by heavy rain, with estimates between 7 cm and 11 cm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple districts of West Bengal, with the downpour expected to peak on October 2 - the day of Dashami, which marks the climactic end of the Durga Puja celebrations. According to a report by The Indian Expre ...Read More >
Barak Valley is gearing up for Durga Puja with heartfelt tributes to the late Zubeen Garg. Festivities across Cachar, Sribhumi, and Hailakandi will feature his music prominently. Puja committees are dedicating evenings to his songs and displaying his posters. The Assam government is providing financial aid to puja committees, enhancing the festive spirit. Silchar: As Durga Puja, the biggest socio-cultural celebration of the Barak Valley, draws near, preparations across Cachar, Sribhumi and Hail ...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 >
Kutch (Gujarat), September 30, 2025, (ANI): The auspicious festival of Sharadiya Navratri is currently being celebrated. In Kutch, Gujarat, people are honouring the festival with Garba dance performances themed around "Operation Sindoor." A large number of devotees participated, donning colourful traditional attire for the occasion. Men, women, and children gathered at the pandal, wearing various costumes as they performed Garba based on the theme. Many participants wore saffron-colored outfits ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 30 (PTI) Durga Puja festivities in Assam have been subdued following the demise of popular singer-composer Zubeen Garg, with most organisers contending that they were just conducting the rituals, but have cancelled all scheduled cultural programmes. The death of Zubeen is so recent and ''we did not want to celebrate the festival at all, but the annual rituals related to Durga Puja are important for us, so we are just observing those'', officials of several puja committees told PTI ...Read More >
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri has raised concern over what he described as growing indecency in Garba and Dandiya celebrations during Navratri on Tuesday. He said that while Garba and Dandiya are an important part of Indian tradition, performing them in short clothes, with the wrong intention, or only for making reels and photos does not bring the blessings of Goddess Durga. Hear him speak below : Maharaj explained that Garba should surely be held, but it sho ...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 >
Mumbai: Actor Varun Dhawan, on Tuesday, took to social media to share a glimpse of his Durga Ashtami celebrations. Taking to Instagram, the 'Bawaal' actor shared a few photos in which he is seen sitting on the floor with a group of kids. In the first image, Varun is seen posing happily with them after the Kanjak Puja. He is also seen enjoying halwa and puri prasad along with the children. Sharing the images, the actor simply wrote, "Happy Durga Ashtami #bestmeal." Meanwhile, Varun is currently ...Read More >
New Delhi: Some parts of the national capital and adjoining cities received light rainfall on Tuesday morning, bringing much needed respite from the hot and sultry weather conditions. The IMD has forecast light rainfall in the region during the day. As per IMD, the minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 28.7 degrees Celsius, which is 5.4 notches above normal. Meanwhile, the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 35 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. The rainfall was accompanied by thunde ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Chittaranjan Park Durga Puja committee blended tradition with cinematic magic, as they celebrated Shardiya Navratri with a Durga Puja pandal inspired by Satyajit Ray's film 'Sonar Kella' in Delhi. The Durga Puja festivities have commenced across India, with people already thronging to various pandals with their friends and families. Amid them, what stands out are the thematic decorations and unique concepts. In New Delhi, the Chittaranjan Park Durga P ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Commuters can brace for heavy traffic on Tuesday evening, with several measures in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kali Mandir in CR Park on the occasion of Ashtami.As part of the security arrangements, all cars parked along Bipin Chandra Pal Road (from Axis Bank to Market 1), the stretch between K and J blocks, and Mandir Road in J block must be removed after afternoon until 9pm. Police have advised residents to use back lanes, internal gated roads or stilt parking, ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The Commissionerate Police has made massive security arrangements to ensure a peaceful and incident-free Durga Puja in the Twin City of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. It has deployed over 100 platoons of police force and over 800 officers to oversee the festivities. In the state capital, special measures like deployment of one company of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), one unit of special tactical unit (STU) and a bomb detection and disposal squad have also been put in place to handl ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 29 (ANI): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati visited the Jobra Durga Puja pandal in Cuttack on Sunday and inaugurated the intricately designed Silver Filigree Medha, offering his prayers to the goddess, the Public Relations Officer, Governor said in an official statement. The governor was accompanied by his wife, Jayashree Kambhampati, Also Read | EPFO Monthly Pension Scheme: Will Government Hike EPS-95 Minimum Pension From INR 1,000 to INR 7,500 Ahea ...Read More >
The Commissionerate Police have intensified security measures across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, deploying over 60 platoons for the smooth conduct of the Durga Puja festivities. This comprehensive security setup includes platoons of home guards and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), ensuring vigilance over 193 pandals in the respective cities. During a press briefing, Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh revealed that the operational plan incorporates 79 women constables, 172 sub-inspectors, alo ...Read More >
Kolkata: Festivities at two of central Kolkata's prominent venues -- Md Ali Park and Santosh Mitra Square -- saw contrasting developments on Sunday, with the former settling a stand-off with cops while the latter plunging deeper into controversy.On Sunday afternoon, organisers of Md Ali Park puja declared there was no longer any dispute with cops. They clarified that Kolkata Police extended full cooperation, ensuring smooth arrangement for pandal-hoppers. On Panchami, tensions had flared, with o ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Commissioner ate Police has deployed over 60 platoons of personnel each in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to ensure the smooth conduct of Durga Puja festivities, officials said on Monday. Briefing reporters, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh said 61 platoons, including 20 platoons of home guards and three platoons of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), have been deployed across Bhubaneswar, where 193 Durga Puja pandals have been set up. He said 79 women constab ...Read More >
KANNUR: The city of joy is ablaze with Durga Puja festivities. Pandals glitter with lights, dhaak beats echo through every lane, and the air carries the fragrance of dhuno. Yet, amid the familiar grandeur, this year's celebrations hold something never seen before -- Kerala's theyyam has found its place in Bengal's most important festival. At South Kolkata's famed 66 Pally Club's Durga Puja, the pandal itself tells the story. Built in the style of a traditional Kannur temple, its architecture dr ...Read More >
"Garba's diversity is the result of Gujarat's long history as a crossroads of trade, migration, and regional identities," says an expert What we know today as Garba, the vibrant, rhythmic dance that fills Gujarat's nights during Navratri, has roots that stretch back thousands of years, weaving through mythology, literature, and the very fabric of Indian culture. According to Gujarati poet and writer Himanshuray Raval, the story of this beloved dance form is far more complex and fascinating tha ...Read More >
On his 43rd birthday, Ranbir Kapoor gave fans something extra. The actor went live on Instagram through his brand ARKS's account and ended up chatting about films, music, and of course, his personal favorites. What caught everyone's attention was Ranbir Kapoor praising Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, a Malayalam hit that's been buzzing for weeks now. "I recently saw the film. It was just excellent. I like the music of Lokah," Ranbir Kapoor said, adding that songs like Sahiba and Barbaad from Saiyaar ...Read More >
The Chatribari Sarbajanin Debopujasthan Samity, honoring the valor of the Indian Army, has crafted a unique theme for this year's Durga Puja pandal in Guwahati. Featuring a magnificent idol of Goddess Durga, the pandal is adorned with cutouts of fighter jets, submarines, and statues of uniformed Indian soldiers, reflecting a deep sense of patriotism. In addition to the military theme, the pandal sets aside a space to commemorate the celebrated singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away on September 19 ...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 >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Heavy traffic congestion was reported in several parts of south Delhi on Sunday, leaving commuters stuck in a jam for hours. Police said the traffic volume has seen a spike due to the ongoing festive season rush, which included devotees making their way to Durga Puja pandals. The affected areas included Chittaranjan Park, Lajpat Nagar, Kalkaji Road, ITO and stretches along the Outer Ring Road. Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Ajay Chaudhary told PTI, "Due to th ...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, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha's Cuttack Durga Puja is renowned worldwide for its exquisite gold and silver filigree work. The ornaments adorning the Goddess and the backdrop of the idols are crafted from gold and silver, showcasing remarkable artistry. Monday marks Maha Saptami, the seventh day of Durga Puja, when Goddess Durga is believed to descend to earth. According to Vedic rituals, after priests invoke life into the idol through sacred chants (Prana Pratishtha), the ghata sthapa ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 29 (PTI) West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday offered prayers at the 260-year-old Durga Puja at Shovabazar Rajbari here and prayed for the well-being of the people of the state. Bose visited the iconic household puja at the royal mansion in north Kolkata on the occasion of Maha Saptami and joined family members and devotees for the rituals. Speaking in Bengali, he told reporters, "On the auspicious day of Saptami, I pray to the Goddess Durga for her blessings on people o ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor on Monday visited the North Bombay Durga Puja and offered prayers there. In the visuals captured by the paps, Ranbir was spotted standing in devotion before the idol of Goddess Durga. He also met his friend, filmmaker Ayan, at the pandal, and before leaving, he interacted with other devotees, taking pictures with them.For the pandal visit, Ranbir opted for ethnic wear. He exuded desi munda vibes in a blue kurta that h ...Read More >
Jorhat, September 29: Durga Puja in Jorhat, where late cultural icon Zubeen Garg spent his childhood, carries a subdued tone this year amid mourning for the beloved cultural icon. Across the town, puja pandals have turned into spaces of remembrance, with Zubeen's songs echoing in the background, photographs adorning mandaps and cultural events cancelled in his honour. At several pandals, the soulful melody of Mayabini Raatir Bukut is being played on loop, creating an atmosphere of reverence ra ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 29 (ANI): On the seventh day of the auspicious Navratri festival, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended various Garba festivals in the Ghatlodia constituency of Ahmedabad. He graced the Garba festivals organised in the areas of Shilaj, SP Ring Road, and Shela, where he greeted the participants and encouraged them with his presence. Also Read | Karur Stampede: Posters Demanding Actor-Turned-Politician Vijay's Arrest Appear After Tragedy During ...Read More >
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