Tag: Hindu festival

Kolkata’s Durga Puja Pandal showcases stunning silicon idol with Maha Kumbh inspiration

With the theme focused on the Maha Kumbh, the pandal features an idol of Goddess Durga in a meditative state, depicted as a Yogini, made from silicon.

September 27, 2025

Sustainable festivities: A 72-feet eco-friendly Durga idol installed in Hyderabad

The idol depicts Durga Devi Varahi Mata and features Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu, making it a rare and unique representation, he added.

September 26, 2025

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj Offers Prayers at Jhandewalan Temple, Joins Navratri Festivities in Delhi

The fifth day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Skandamata, revered as a symbol of unconditional love, compassion, and motherly care.

September 26, 2025

PM Modi Offers Prayers to Goddess Chandraghanta on Third Day of Navratri

The pilgrimage had resumed after being suspended for 22 days due to heavy rainfall and a landslide on August 26 that killed 34 people and injured several.

September 24, 2025

Amit Shah Joins ‘Kesariya Garba’ Celebration in Gandhinagar, Shares Navratri Blessings

Navratri, one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals, spans nine nights in honour of Goddess Durga and her nine avatars.

September 24, 2025

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal celebrates Bengali language, pays tribute to literary icons Rabindranath Tagore, Swami Vivekananda, and more

One such pandal has been presented by the South Kolkata Palli Sangha, located in the city’s Ashok Nagar neighbourhood in Tollygunge.

September 22, 2025

PM Modi Shares Soulful Bhajan Tribute, Extends Greetings on First Day of Navratri 2025

Highlighting the significance of the day, PM Modi noted that the first day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Shailputri, wishing that the goddess’s blessings bring good fortune and health to all.

September 22, 2025

Shardiya Navratri Begins: Devotees Flock to Temples Across India to Offer Prayers

The nine-day festival, dedicated to worshipping the divine feminine energy in her nine forms, saw similar crowds at prominent temples across the country.

September 22, 2025

PM Modi Extends Navratri Greetings, Wishes Strength and Faith for All

Taking to X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Infinite Navratri greetings to all of you. May this sacred festival, filled with devotion, courage, restraint, and determination, bring new strength and new faith into everyone's life. Jai Mata Di.”

September 22, 2025

Devotees Flock to Temples Across India as Sharadiya Navratri Commences

In the national capital, large gatherings were seen at Kalkaji Temple and Jhandewalan Temple, where worshippers sought blessings of the goddess.

September 22, 2025