Tag: Durga Puja pandal

Hindu Mahasabha puts up ‘asura’ idol depicting Mahatma Gandhi, makes “forceful changes” post-police intervention

A police complaint has been filed against the All India Hindu Mahasabha for depicting Mahatma Gandhi in an 'asura' idol at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata's Ruby by-pass.

October 3, 2022

Durga Puja pandal fire in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi: Death toll rises to 5

Five people, including three children, have so far died after a fire broke out at a Durga Puja pandal in Uttar Pradesh's, Bhadoi district, police said on Monday.

October 3, 2022

‘Biggest’ Durga Puja pandal at Greater Noida West

Durga Puja festival is just around the corner and Delhi-NCR and Puja organisers are gearing up for the celebrations after a devastating global pandemic in the last two years with a "biggest" Durga Puja pandal this year at Matri Peeth in Greater Noida West.

September 24, 2022

Young Boys Club builds up ‘Mayurpankhi Nouka’ themed Durga Puja pandal

Like every year this year too, the Young Boys Club of Kolkata has taken up the challenge to discover relevant social issues as their theme. Keeping in mind the present global scenario, the members have come up with the theme of ‘Mayurpankhi Nouka’ to celebrate their 53 years of Durga Puja. 

September 20, 2022

Durga Puja pandal: A tradition of creativity

Every year, Devi's temporary abode is painstakingly built following traditional principles despite imbibing modern themes.

October 2, 2019