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Durga Puja celebrations in Rome to strengthen India-Italy bilateral relations

After 14 years, Rome revives the tradition of Durga Puja with song, dance, music, food and discourse

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Bihar: Stampede breaks out at Durga Puja pandal in Gopalgunj; child, two women crushed to death

In a heart-wrenching incident amid the Durga Puja celebrations, two women and a child died and more than ten people were injured in a stampede at a crowed pandal in Bihar's Gopalgunj on Monday late evening.

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5-year-old boy among three killed in stampede at Durga Puja pandal in Bihar's Gopalganj

Tragic stampede in Gopalganj, Bihar kills 3; 13 injured. Child fell, two elderly women bent to protect him, causing commotion. Area sealed to maintain control.

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Sushmita Sen performs Dhunuchi dance during Durga puja celebration

Sushmita looked absolutely gorgeous as she donned a pink saree and tied her hair into a ponytail. Read further on Dynamite News

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Durga Puja celebrated

Bangiya Samithi celebrates Durga Puja in city with religious fervour. Giant idol of Goddess Durga slaying Mahishasura installed at Leela Channaiah Kalyan Mantap. Deity flanked by other gods from pantheon, 10-armed Durga captivating. Celebrations commenced on Oct 20 with Shasti Puja, special rites on Oct 21 for Sapthami, Maha Ashtami…

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In Frames | Mesmerising nine nights

The Hindu’s News in Frames | October 22, 2023

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Nadda participates in Durga Puja in Kolkata, prays for destruction of ‘demonic forces’

JP Nadda visited Kolkata to take part in Durga Puja festivities. He prayed to the Goddess to defeat the "demonic forces" in Bengal and the country. He also visited the Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja, modelled on the upcoming Ram temple in Ayodhya.

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Promoting sustainability and ecology through Durga Pujas

Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja with eco-friendly idols, tram rides, and waste segregation workshops to promote sustainable living and honour its UNESCO heritage tag. Sovabazar Sangrami Club, SwitchON Foundation, Auth’n, UVVA, and CTUA have joined hands to spread awareness about responsible resource management and eco-friendly Pujas.

The Hindu

Kolkata | The goddess takes the tram

Ahead of Durga Puja in Kolkata, a tram turns into a living canvas — with hand-painted scenes that capture the season’s festive spirit

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress, BJP spar over ‘dry days’ during Durga Puja

BJP and TMC spar over "dry days" during Durga Puja in West Bengal. BJP claims it's not the culture of Bengal, TMC counters by citing Assam CM's remarks

The Hindu

Dhakis take centre stage in Hyderabad

Dhakis play traditional drums to usher in Durga Puja celebrations in Hyderabad.

The Hindu

Here are the Durga Puja pandals to hit in Chennai

With Durga Puja around the corner, celebrations are afoot in Chennai. We bring you a list of pandals you can visit

The Hindu

Assam approves grant for Durga Puja pandals

Assam Cabinet approves ₹10,000 grant-in-aid for 6,953 Durga Puja pandals to discourage 'Chanda' (donation) culture. CM Sarma appeals to committees not to raise funds forcibly.

The Hindu

Bill for increasing salaries of WB MLAs, Ministers introduced in State Assembly

BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari questioned the rationale of the introduction of the Bill amidst the Durga Puja festivities in the State.

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A season of Puja politics begins in West Bengal

The grand spectacle at Durga Puja pandals across West Bengal has over the past several years have ceased to be just a religious and cultural phenomenon

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh warms to the grandeur of Durga Puja

“We made 350-odd Durga idols, sized between two to 12 feet. Most of the orders were from U.P.,” said Mr. Azad

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Explore Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata that have transitioned from traditional to high-tech art installations

With pandals inspired by Rome’s Vatican City, Macau’s Grand Lisboa Hotel, Karnataka’s Mysore Palace and Disneyland in Paris, deep creative currents are defining the growth of pujas that have evolved from traditional to pockets of avant-garde public art.

The Hindu

Tripura CM warns against forcing anyone to pay for Durga puja

Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha condemns extortion of money for Durga Puja & assures action against perpetrators.

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A unique preview of Durga Puja art begins in Kolkata

Kolkata's iconic Town Hall hosted the opening ceremony of a Durga Puja art preview show, organised by massArt with the British Council as its international partner. Ambassadors from several countries attended the event, which provides access to 26 Durga Puja locations in the city.

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West Bengal: Md Ali Park Durga Puja Pandal to celebrate Shiva-Shakti with ‘Kedarnath Temple’ theme

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Ronaldinho to make maiden visit to Kolkata mid-October

Ronaldinho to visit Kolkata for Durga Puja. He'll meet CM Banerjee, learn cricket from Sourav Ganguly, interact with sponsors, promote football, play charity match, and unveil pandals. He'll arrive Oct 16 and stay two days before heading to Dhaka. Samba Magic awaits!

The Hindu

Trinamool slams Assam Durga Puja ‘tax’

“It is unfortunate for the Assamese people to pay a fee for worshipping Goddess Durga,” Ripun Bora said.

The Hindu

Gobardanga to Kolkata: how a family ferried its tradition across the border

Kundu family's Durga Puja tradition has been passed down for generations, even through Partition of India. Despite recent losses, the family continues to celebrate the autumn festival in Gobardanga, India, where they built their own house in 1965. The puja is a time for the 100 family members to come…

The Hindu

Idols and sculptures are valued in Bengaluru, say migrant artisans

Migrant artisans from across the country arrive in Bengaluru during festival seasons such as Ganesha Chaturthi and Durga Puja. Many artisans from Kolkata travel to the City during the Ganesha season and stay on to make idols for the Durga festive season.

The Times of India

Dhindhora Baje Re: Not Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, Twitterati say Jaya Bachchan 'stole the show' in 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' dance number

Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt put on their brightest red and hit the dance floor for the electrifying 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' dance number 'Dhindhora Baje Re'. The clip saw the two in a dance-off at a Durga Puja pandal.

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