Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Mahalaya, which is observed before the start of Durga Puja. He said on X, “Wishing you all Shubho Mahalaya! As the sacred days ...

Nava Durga Puja, where nine distinct forms of the Goddess Durga are worshipped, has begun at the centuries-old Mangalchandi Temple in Moulvibazar's Sreemangal upazila. The ritual commenced today, ...

Sir — Faith clearly has no problem keeping up with fintech. The tradition of giving pranami — token monetary offerings to gods and goddesses — is not a new one. The expectation is that the offering ...

Shardiya Navratri, a vibrant nine-day festival starting September 22, celebrates the nine avatars of Goddess Durga. Each day is dedicated to a specific manifestation, like Shailputri, Brahmacharini, ...

Mahalaya marks the end of Pitru Paksha, a fortnight for honouring ancestors. It also marks the start of Devi Paksha, which leads to Durga Puja. Rituals like tarpan (offering water to ancestors) are ...

Sir — Durga Puja is a festival of all things gastronomic. But the stomach needs a strategy to survive. The first rule is pace. One egg roll at noon is wise, but a second before evening will guarantee ...

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has asked its State election officers to be ready for the Special Intensive revision (SIR) by September 30, in an indication that the poll authority could launch ...

Durga Puja is not just an Indian festival; it’s an emotion, especially for those heading back to their hometowns or exploring celebrations in different parts of the country. With pandal-hopping, ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With Kerala clearing the decks for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll, the state will face the 2026 assembly election with a newly-prepared electoral roll ...

A feast before farewellNavami calls for the final showdown and indulgence without restrictions, from pakodas, cutlets to ordered-in Chinese. “Celebrations are incomplete without food. On Navami, I ...

Durga Puja is one of the most important days for Bengalis across the world. While devotion remains at its heart, the celebration is also about food, culture, and community. In 2025, the 5-day Durga ...