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Kolkata: As homage to jokers, fading circus, this Puja paints the ‘world empty’
September 23, 2025 3:57 am
The story of the circus in Bengal began in 1887, when Priyanath Bose, often called the Father of the Indian Circus, founded the Great Bengal Circus
Let Maa Durga’s wisdom guide you
September 20, 2025 1:23 pm
The Mother’s call can arrive anywhere — clinic, corridor, kitchen — through a stranger’s trust or a child’s cry. Be receptive
Ramps, Braille signages, resting areas: How new SOPs for pandals aim at 'Puja for all'
September 19, 2025 4:58 am
United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (UNRCO) and UNESCO have jointly released new SOPs for universal accessibility in pandals
While on its way bidding farewell to city, Kolkata trams relive their legacy at Durga puja pandals
October 11, 2024 9:15 am
The West Bengal government last month proposed to discontinue tramways services owing to poor ridership and traffic jams, inviting backlash from advocates of green commuting.
Seven Durga Puja pandals you must visit this year
October 09, 2024 11:32 am
From intricate designs to grand displays of mythology, visiting these pandals offers a glimpse into India’s rich heritage and the enduring devotion to Goddess Durga.
Durga Puja: From 'Puchka' to Chandrayaan-3 theme, 5 unique pandals worth visiting
October 23, 2023 5:49 pm
Durga Puja 2023: Innovative and unique pandals are adorning the city of Kolkata during this auspicious time. Here are 5 unconventionally-themed pandals truly worth visiting.
Puja rush sees record Metro footfall
October 20, 2023 4:45 am
With Puja revellers thronging the Metro for pandal hopping, the Metro ran 288 services on Wednesday.
Breaking taboos: Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata champions menstrual hygiene
October 18, 2023 11:16 am
This year, the Durga Puja pandal at 'Pathuriaghata Pancher Palli' in Kolkata is capturing headlines for its courageous endeavour to shatter the societal taboos surrounding menstruation and promote awareness about menstrual hygiene.
Those who had attacked Bengal’s culture will now inaugurate Puja pandals: Abhishek
October 15, 2023 2:20 am
In 2017, the Mamata Banerjee government had initially restricted idol immersion till 10 pm on September 30, the day of Vijaya Dashami.
West Bengal's Durga Puja carnival returns after two-year hiatus; know more about it
October 09, 2022 1:25 pm
The carnival has been organised since 2016. In December 2021, the biggest festival in West Bengal got a heritage tag by the UN, which added it to the ‘Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’ list
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Durga Puja 2021: A look at the preparations ahead of the festival
October 06, 2021 9:00 pm
Durga Puja is one of the biggest Hindu festivals in the country. With days left for the festival, here's how preparations are underway
Durga Puja celebrations continue in Kolkata
October 02, 2014 2:25 pm
Kolkata is busy with the hustle and bustle of the Durga Puja celebrations. Devotees are flicking to various pandals across the city to offer prayers to Goddess Durga.
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