The Ballygunge Cultural Association has chosen the theme “Rajasthani Folk Art” for this year’s Durga Puja. Rajasthan is among the richest states in India in terms of art and culture and boasts of a rich and varied folk culture from villages which is really symbolic of the State and the people of Rajasthan have shown […]
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Ahirtola Sarbojonin Durga Puja 2012
The Ahirtola Sarbojonin will bring in the Chinese Dragon Festival in the city with international peace as its theme. A team of lions, ghosts with huge white faces, dragons and noisy drummers will create a mini China during the festival. Club Secretary Dulal Sil said “ The Chinese have been living in this city for […]
Famous Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata for Durga Puja 2012
Thousands of Durga Puja pandals are erected in Kolkata for Durga Puja 2012. Many award winning eco-friendly Durga puja are celebrated in South Kolkata and North Kolkata. Khidderpore Palli Sharodiya Durga Puja, 22 Palli Northern Park, Pally Unnayan Samity, Roopchand Mukherjee Lane, Bosepukur Talbagan, Behala Nutan Dal, and many more Durga Puja pandals are included […]
Durga Puja in Hyderabad by Bengali Associations
Durga Puja, a grand season of festivals for Bengalis, is celebrated with utmost gusto in Hyderabad. Durga Puja 2012 begins on 20 October and ends on 24 October with Maha Dasami. As there is a huge population of Bengalis in Hyderabad, the city decks with festive look during Durga puja festival. The Bengali associations spread […]
42 Feet Durga idol in Hyderabad for Navaratri 2012
42-feet Durga idol will be installed in Hyderabad for Navaratri 2012. Navratri Durga Puja begins on October 16 and ends on October 24 with Durga immersion (Visarjan / Nimajjanam). The giant idol will be installed in TV Hotel Lane at Isamia Bazar. This Durga Pandal is run under the administration of Navadurga Utsava Committee & […]
Navratri 2012 dates, Navratri Calendar 2012
Navratri 2012 dates are listed here. Navratri (Durga Navratras, Navratri Durga Puja) is celebrated for 4 times in a year. Navratri 2012 in October dates and Navratri calendar for 2012 is given here. Chaitra Navratri, Ashad Navratri, Ashwin Navratri, and Magh Navratri are the Navratras celebrated. Chaitra Navratri falls in March, Ashad Navratri in June […]
Durga Puja 2012 dates, Calendar, Schedule of Durga Pooja 2012
Durga Puja 2012 dates, calendar or Schedule is here. Durga Puja (Durgotsava) is one of the most celebrated festivals in Bengal. It starts with Mahalaya, the first phase of Shukla Paksha in Aashin maas (Ashwin month). Maha Sashti or Durga Puja Shashti is the first day of Durga Puja in Bengal. The detailed Durga Puja […]
Legend of Navratri | Durga Navaratri Story
Legend of Durga Navratri festival is mentioned in many scriptures including Ramayana, Devi Bhagavatham and several Puranas. Durga Saran Navratri, The festival of nine nights, commemorates the grand triumph of Goddess Durga over the giant demon, Mahishasura. With his severe penance for Lord Shiva, demon Mahishasura got several boons from Bhola Shankar and started criticizing […]
Kumari Puja, Kanya Poojan – Important ritual during Durga Navratri
Kumari Puja or Kanya Poojan is one of the main rituals during Durga Navratri. In some places, it is a daily ritual of 9 day-festival. Why Kanya Pujan is performed as a part of Durga Puja? This is a perplexing question we were aksed several times here. Kanya Puja 2021 or Kumari Puja 2021 date […]
4 October 2011, Durga Ashtami during Navratri Durga Puja
Today, 4 October is Durga Ashtami. It is celebrated during eighth day of Navratri Durga Puja. Many major rituals are observed on this day. Ayudha Puja, Durga Puja, Maha Gauri Puja, Bagalamukhi Puja and Vajreshwari Devi Puja are performed by devotees as per various puja procedures. Saraswati Puja is also observed Durga Ashtami. Kumari Puja […]
Durga Ashtami is eighth day of Navratri: Durga Puja, Kalratri Puja, Bagalamukhi Puja, Vajreshwari Devi Pooja
Eighth day of Navratri is celebrated as Durga Ashtami. Durga Ashatami 2012 date is October 22. Also known as Maha Ashtami or Veerashtami, this festival is an auspicious day to worship the Mother Goddess. Navadevi worshippers adorn and worship the Goddess in the form of Durga Devi (Durga Devi Alankaram). This is the final day […]
Salt Lake FD Block Durga Puja 2011, 52 Feet Durga idol in Kolkata
Salt Lake FD Block Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata is one of the most popular Durga Puja in the city. This puja, well-known for its innovative themes, has come up with the largest Durga idol (52 feet Durga idol) in Kolkata for 2011. In 2011, Durga Puja has begun on 2 October and will end […]
Saraswati Puja 2011, Saraswati Triratra vrata during Navratri Durga Puja 2011
Saraswati Puja, also referred as Saraswati Triratra vratam, is observed during the last three days in Durga Navratri festival in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Saraswati Puja 2011 starts on October 3 and ends on October 5. Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of wisdom and knowledge, is worshipped during these days. […]
Tala Barowari Durga Puja 2011 in Kolkata
Tala Barowari Durga Puja is one of the oldest Sarbojanin Durgotsab in Kolkata, celebrating their 89th year in 2011. This puja is filled with innovative ideas mixed with India’s rich culture and art. It begins on 1 October and ends on 6 October 2011. For 2011, the theme of the pandal is ‘Mukh dhake ki […]
Watch Mumbai’s Shivaji Park Durga Puja Live Online, Bengal Club Durga Pooja
You can watch Mumbai’s most popular Durga Puja Shivaji Park’s Bengali Club Durga Puja celebrations live online. Durga Puja 2012 begins on 20 October and ends on 24 October. This year, Bengali Club Durga Puja will be into 77th year of celebrations. For 2012 Durga Puja, theme for Bengal Club Durga pandal is a set […]
Watch Durga Puja 2012 Live Online from Kolkata, Bengal
Now, you can watch Durga Puja 2012 live online from Kolkata and other cities of West Bengal for free. A three-year old website provides you the option to watch Durga Puja and experience the celebrations of West Bengal from your desktop or laptop. This website also provides various aspects of Durga Puja such as wallpapers, […]
New Jersey Durga Puja, Durgotsav in NJ, USA
Durga Puja in New Jersey is a tremendous manner of celebrating Durgotsav in USA. Durga Puja 2011 will be a much better opportunity for the devotees in and around NJ to enjoy the feast of cultural and devotional extravaganza. Garden State Cultural Association and New Jersey Durga Puja Committee of Kallol are the two best […]
Durga Puja Utsav in New York
Durga Puja utsav in New York, USA, is a grand celebration of culture and devotion. The prime locations for Durga Puja 2011 in New York are: Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York, East Coast Durga Puja Association, The New York Sarbojanin Durgapuja Committee, Binghamton Sarbojonin Durga Puja and Vedanta Society of New York. Let us read […]
Durga Puja 2011 in Dallas Fort Worth in Texas USA – Bengali Association of Dallas Fort Worth Durgotsav
Durga Puja in Dallas Fort Worth by Bengali Association of Dallas Fort Worth in Texas is one of the oldest and popular Durga Puja in United States of America. BA-DFW Durga Puja 2011 is celebrated for two days – September 30 & October 1. The committee prefers to observe Vedic Style of Durga Puja. As per […]
Atlanta Durga Puja 2011 – Bengali Association of Greater Atlanta Durga Puja in USA
Atlanta Durga Puja is celebrated by Bengali Association of Greater Atlanta in USA. Atlanta is the capital and the most populous city in Georgia State. Atlanta Durga Puja 2011 starts on October 7 and ends on October 9. Saptami Durga Puja, Ashtami, Nabami, and Dashami Durga Puja are performed at the Puja pandal under the guidance […]