While most parts of Bengal bid a farewell to Durga on Bijoya Dashami, the spirit of celebration remains very much alive in many villages across north Bengal as the goddess is being venerated in ...

From Kaju Katli to Kheer Kadam, there are many sweets that grab our attention due to the shining silver leaf or chandi ka warq on top of them. And during the festivals like Diwali and Bhai Dooj, the ...

Dhanbad's Shyam puja committee is celebrating its 46th Kali Puja with an eco-friendly pandal themed 'Prakriti Ki Rachna' (Creation of Nature), utilizing natural and biodegradable materials. The grand ...

Durga Puja 2025 brought a welcome windfall for Kolkata’s malls and food and beverage sector, as footfall surged despite persistent rain throughout the festivities. Kolkata’s Puja economy, pegged at ...

Karwa Chauth 2025 will be celebrated on October 10, 2025, when married women observe a day-long fast for their husbands’ long life and prosperity. The puja is performed in the evening after moonrise ...

An Indian tech worker claims they were fired from a startup after taking approved leave for the Durga Puja festival. The user shared the experience in a viral Reddit post titled, 'Got terminated ...

Kojagiri Purnima is one of the most spiritually charged nights of the year. According to Hindu belief, Goddess Lakshmi walks the Earth asking, “Who is awake?” (Ko Jagarti?). Those who remain awake in ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, brings with it a sense of joy, prosperity, and devotion. One of the most sacred moments during this celebration is Lakshmi Puja, when devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, ...

All you need to know about these festivals: On October 6, Hindus will observe the auspicious occasion of Sharad Purnima, which is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin, ...

On Monday, i.e. October 6, 2025, West Bengal will observe Laxmi Puja 2025, which is also known as Kojagari Lakshmi Puja or Lokkhi Pujo. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits houses on this full ...

CUTTACK: Violence raised its ugly head during the immersion ceremony of Durga Puja after two groups fought a pitched battle near Dargha Bazaar in Cuttack city late Friday night. Cuttack DCP Khilari ...

Banks in Agartala and Kolkata will be closed today, October 6, for Laxmi Puja. There are multiple bank holidays this week, due to regional celebrations and RBI mandates.(Pixabay) Bank holiday today: ...