ROURKELA: In keeping with its tradition of celebrating Durga Puja with theme-based attractive and expensive decorations, Rourkela is all set to treat pandal hoppers with majestic replicas of ...

Throwing light on the custom, the priest of Ashok Nagar puja committee, Rudraksha Chakarvarti said that the festival of Durga Puja starts with Mahalaya, the first phase of the waxing moon in Aswin.

The Hindus celebrate Durga Puja, and in quick succession, Lakshmi Puja, Kali Puja, Jagaddhatri Puja and Chhat Puja. But almost all religions and cultures celebrate the festival of Deepawali, the ...

At Rhythm Cultural Association’s Puja in 2018, married women took blessings from the Goddess Durga on the last day ... of the dhak drum plays in the background. The scene is vibrant and joyful ...