Puja Special

From the narrow alleys of Kumartuli to homes and pandals across the globe, the spirit of Goddess Durga lives through the hands of these artisans....

Rooted in age-old customs, Sadhaba Puja blends faith with reverence, reminding us of Bengal’s way of finding the divine in the everyday and keeping...

With thermocol banned and shola cultivation dwindling, Kumartuli artists seek cost-effective substitutes to continue adorning Goddess Durga. Anindita...

The Goddess is both a tender mother and a terrifying warrior, a source of life and a force of dissolution, writes Mousumi Roy

From Slough’s tea-fuelled adda, Cambridge’s quiet reflection to Camden’s grandeur, Durga Puja in Britain is about the stubborn refusal to let go of...

While the city soaks in the festive spirit, an army of civic workers, port staff and police officials quietly toil behind the scenes to ensure the...

From honouring social reformers, paying tribute to the famous Jamdani weave, addressing pressing concerns like pollution of the Ganges to the grandeur...

The beautiful idol of Goddess Durga, the beats of the dhak, children and adults doing the dhunuchi naach, authentic Bengali food, pandal hopping with...

Every year since 1963, all the Bengalis of Camden become thrilled on Mahalaya with the arrival of Goddess Durga at the Swiss Cottage Library in...

Buses: The West Bengal Transport Department has unveiled special ‘Puja Parikrama’ packages. This year, 45 buses will be dedicated to the tour. Night...

Durga Puja is as much about the soulful rhythm of dhak beats as it is about the joy of serving bhog and indulging in endless adda over sumptuous meals

From the sun-drenched beaches of Goa to the pristine beauty of Kashmir, the wonders of Saudi Arabia, or the ancient culture of Egypt, many choose to...