Tag: Bengal
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Mahalaya 2022: All you need to know about its significance, date, rituals
It is observed at the end of Shradh or Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors.
September 24, 2022 -
Linking up with heritage through dance
Dancers Srudhi KV, Mini Somakumar, Dr. Anupama Kumar, SwetapadmaMishra, Madhurima Chakraborty, Rajitha Shekhar and Gayatri Atchanta were all senior disciples of Madhulita who performed the dance.
September 23, 2022 -
Maa Durga’s idol’s long hair made by Muslim craftsmen since ages
In India, where religious riots are often witnessed, this village truly holds the idea of “unity and diversity”.
September 21, 2022 -
Bengal govt to give letter of intent on Tajpur port development to Adani Group
The West Bengal government will soon hand over a letter of intent (LoI) to Adani Port & SEZ Limited for setting up and developing a deep-sea port at Tajpur in the East Midnapore district. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 25,000 crore.
September 20, 2022 -
Kolkata: People throng markets ahead of Durga Puja celebrations
This year Durga Puja begins on October 1 with Maha Shashti and will end on October 5 with Maha Dasami.
September 19, 2022 -
Traditional Durga Puja Rituals
Durga Puja is synonymous with Bengal, it is the very essence that completes its age old traditions. Durga Puja is celebrated with great fervor every year. Although theme pujo is in trend these days, but the traditional ways can never be replaced. It is a major point of debate if the ancient traditions would be completely …
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September 18, 2022 -
Barowari Pujo
The term “baroyari” (Baro-Yaar-I) refers to the puja “of twelve friends”: baro means “twelve”, and yaar indicates “friends”.
September 13, 2022 -
Rashtra Vijay Utsav Banglar Sona Maa 2022 honoured the Daughters from different walks of life
To celebrate 75 years of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, social activist Sarmistha Acharya took the initiative to honour the daughters with ‘Banglar Sona Maa’ from different walks of life in Rastra Vijay Utsav Banglar Sona Maa 2022.
September 13, 2022 -
BJP’s march to Bengal secretariat: Suvendu Adhikari arrested much ahead of Nabanna
The party's arm led by Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition, and BJP Lok Sabha member, Locket Chatterjee was stopped by a huge police contingent.
September 13, 2022 -
Daaker Saaj
Since the import took place by post (known as daak in Bengali), this special type of ornamentation became popular by the name of Daaker Saaj.
September 12, 2022 -
‘Let the Heritage Live’- Bhowanipur 75 Palli uplifts the moral of Bengal culture as Durga Puja theme
One of the leading Puja clubs of Kolkata, Bhowanipur 75 Palli , this year has come up with an innovative theme of ‘Aitijhya Beche Thak’- ‘Let the Heritage Live’, to uplift the moral of Bengal’s rich cultural heritage on Bengal’s most celebrated festival Durga Puja.
September 10, 2022 -
How Ekchala Tradition Changed – Kumartuli Sarbojanin
The city, arguably the country as well, witnessed its very first instance of theme pujo through Kumartuli Sarbojanin by holding Netaji’s hands.
September 9, 2022 -
Dasa Mahavidya, the ten revered forms of Goddess Durga
The Dasa Mahavidya are ten Hindu Goddesses, namely – Kali, Tara, Tripura Sundari, Bhuvaneshwari, Chhinnamasta, Bhairavi, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi and Kamala. Each Mahavidya is a form of the Adi Shakti.
September 6, 2022 -
The Increasing Craze for Theme Pujo
From the mid-90s, the “baroyari pujo” of Kolkata began adapting the form of “theme pujo”. Bengal beheld the rise of “theme pujo” in the heart of Bengal.
September 5, 2022 -
Why is Mahishasur Worshipped?
The worship of Mahishasur is not only restricted to the tribal communities. 13 km away from Mysore, on the Chamundi Hills is a huge statue of Mahishasur.
September 4, 2022 -
Akal Bodhan: When the Goddess Durga is Invoked for special blessing
According to the legend, the origin of Akal Bodhan lies back in Ramayana. It was initiated by Rama and is continuing till date.
September 4, 2022 -
Basanti Puja, the Chaitra Durga Puja
The Markandeya Purana says that King Suratha, the ruler of the Vanga Kingdom (modern day Bengal), was the first one to worship Maa Durga.
September 4, 2022