Discover the significance of Kalparambha, marking the start of Durga Puja in West Bengal, with rituals inviting Goddess Durga.

Satyajit Ray’s Devi (1960) unfolds as a haunting meditation on faith, patriarchy, and the dehumanisation of women, where a young bride, Doyamoyee, is worshipped as the incarnation of the Goddess.

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Step into the vibrant world of Durga Puja in West Bengal. Discover the many forms of Goddess Durga idols, from fierce Mahishasuramardini to serene Hara-Gauri, each with its own fascinating story., ...

Jaisalmer, with its vast and scorching desert terrain, stands as a critical front for India’s border security. Here, BSF personnel maintain a relentless vigil along the International Border. During ...

Mumbai’s historic Mumbadevi Temple witnessed the sacred Kakad Aarti on Monday morning, marking the commencement of the nine-day-long Navratri 2025 ...

The contrast could hardly be more stark or irreconcilable. Erika Kirk, in obedience to the explicit command and living example of Jesus Christ on the cross, forgave her husband’s assassin. Within ...

Maha Sashti of Durga Puja 2025 falls on September 28. From Bodhan to Kalparambha, learn the rituals, significance, and festive start of Durga Puja celebrations.