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Dhakis take centre stage in Hyderabad

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

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

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 · Oct 18, 2023

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 · Oct 18, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

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

The most popular Durga Puja in Central Kolkata is considered to be one of the oldest and most renowned venues for Durga Puja in the city. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 10, 2023

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 · Oct 2, 2023

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 · Sep 22, 2023

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 · Sep 21, 2023

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 Hindu · Sep 4, 2023