durga puja

January 2026 offers 10 days Bengal government holiday including weekends, here are the dates

December 15, 2025 1:13 pm

With Vivekananda Jayanti, Makar Sankranti, Netaji’s birthday and Republic Day, employees can plan up to 10 days off including weekends

With 12-day Durga Puja break, Bengal govt employees will have more than 150 days off in 2026

November 28, 2025 4:06 pm

Durga Puja and Kojagari Lakshmi Puja together account for a 12-day stretch of holidays next year

Over 2.5 crore passengers likely to travel by trains this festive season, says Railways

October 27, 2025 2:51 pm

Festival Special Trains India, Indian Railways Festive Season 2025: To ensure smooth and comfortable journey during Durga puja, Diwali and Chhath, the national transporter is operating more than 12,000 special trains across the country.

Top 10 railway zones operating maximum festival special trains 2025 for Puja, Diwali & Chhath - Full list

October 20, 2025 5:55 pm

Festival special trains 2025, Diwali Puja Chhath special trains list: Indian Railways (IR) is operating more than 12,000 special trains this festive season to manage the heavy rush of passengers and ensure they reach their hometowns or destinations safely.

‘What could I have done that day?’: Mamata defends taking part in Carnival amid disaster in Darjeeling

October 08, 2025 3:16 am

Bengal CM had faced flak for taking part in the grand celebrations in Kolkata on Sunday evening

A new record for Kolkata airport: Handled 3.6 lakh passengers during Puja days

October 08, 2025 3:21 am

With peak day arrivals touching 70,000, authorities say expansion plans are underway to meet rising footfall

Clash during Durga idol immersion in Cuttack; senior cop among several injured

October 04, 2025 5:23 pm

Six people were arrested in the aftermath of the violence. Former Chief Minister Naveed Patnaik condemns incident

‘I used to dance all 9 nights of Navratri’: Nita Ambani joins Falguni Pathak for dandiya performance; video goes viral

October 03, 2025 10:26 am

A clip shared online by the convention centre captured Ambani matching steps with Pathak as she performed her trademark Navratri songs.

'Devi maa ki puja toh devi hi karegi na': In break with tradition, women priests lead Durga puja at Delhi's Greater Kailash 2

October 02, 2025 12:58 pm

Priyanka Chakravarti and Neelanjana Ganguly — the two trained female purohits or priestesses — have come all the way from Kolkata in West Bengal to perform the five-day long Durga Puja rituals within the broader ten-day period of Sharad Navratri.

Heavy rain dampens Durga Puja spirit in Tripura; IMD forecasts light to moderate showers

October 01, 2025 10:50 pm

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places in South Tripura and heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning at one or two places in the other districts.

In photos: A history of Durga Puja pandals

September 26, 2025 4:36 pm

Here's everything you need to know about Durga Puja pandals and their history.

Durga Puja 2023: Celebrations in full swing across the nation

October 20, 2023 2:21 pm

Durga Puja is going on with great fervour and enthusiasm across the country. This year, it is being celebrated from October 20 to 24. The festival pays homage to Goddess Durga. So, let's have a look at how people are commemorating the festival in India.

With dhols and dhunuchi dance, women celebrate Sindoor Khela

October 05, 2022 9:42 pm

Indian Express photographers captured the essence of Sindoor Khela celebrated on the last day of Durga Puja.

Durga Puja: Ranbir Kapoor, Ayan Mukerji, Mouni Roy, Kajol, Jaya Bachchan and Rani Mukerji go pandal hopping

October 03, 2022 6:10 pm

Durga Puja festivities are on in full swing and many Bollywood celebrities were spotted at a puja pandal in Mumbai. While Kajol and her family members are regulars at the pandal, others seen this year were Jaya Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Ranbir Kapoor, Ayan Mukerji and Mouni Roy.

Mamata Banerjee carries out colourful procession to thank UNESCO for Durga Puja's heritage recognition

September 02, 2022 11:02 am

The West Bengal government on Thursday organised a mega rally to thank UNESCO for bestowing Durga Puja with the cultural heritage tag

Keeping tradition alive, Kolkata 'baris' celebrate Durga Puja

October 13, 2021 11:05 pm

In a unique ritual, the Goddess Durga idol is made from soil borrowed from the red-light districts of Kolkata mixed with silt from the banks of the river Ganges.

That Pujo feeling: Cities across country celebrate Durga Puja

October 11, 2021 11:12 pm

Durga Puja celebrations began around the country, following Covid-19 protocols, from Monday.

Durga Puja 2021: Dhakis drum their way to Kolkata for the festivities

October 11, 2021 5:41 pm

Durga Puja celebrations are made more fun and interesting with the presence of dhakis, who come from the rural, semi-urban corners of West Bengal, and take part in the budgeted celebrations in Kolkata and many other cities.

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal showcases farmers' plight

October 07, 2021 7:07 pm

At the entrance, the artist who designed the pandal has placed a tractor with two wings attached to it

Mahalaya: Here's how Kolkata is gearing up for Durga Puja

October 07, 2021 5:53 pm

People in West Bengal kick off Durga Puja celebrations with Mahalaya.

Dancing to the beats of a dhak with a Dhunuchi

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

Dhunuchi dance is commonly seen during Durga Puja, where devotees, dance to the beats of a dhak with a dhunuchi in hand. Dhunuchi is a native Indian incense burner used during aarti.

Idols & Idol Makers of CR Park

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

As Durga Puja fevers grips North India, we trace the origin of the festival in CR Park, and the men behind the beautiful idols.

Durga Puja 2017: Five Unique Pandal Themes To Watch Out For

September 21, 2017 5:14 pm