To those watching from the sidelines, this dance of joyous abandon can seem like a transgression of societal codes of morality, especially when women participate in it. However, beyond our acceptance ...
New Delhi: Decked in festive finery, the Bengal community comes together five days a year to pay respect to Goddess Durga and revel in the festivities and food during Durga Puja. Durja Puja is a grand ...
Durga Puja is an auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, who is believed to symbolise the triumph of Good over evil. Especially for Bengalis, the occasion is significant and Durga maa ...
The Dhunuchi dance, performed during Durga Puja evenings, is a devotional offering with incense-filled pots, dhak beats, and festive energy. Discover its history, cultural significance, and how this ...
Television star Sumona Chakravarti also joined the ritual, performing the dhunuchi dance in a bright yellow saree. She later shared glimpses of her celebration on Instagram with the caption, “Shubho ...
BARIPADA/ANGUL/ROURKELA/JAGATSINGHPUR: Dussehra celebrations rose to a crescendo across districts in the state with people in large numbers observing Mahashtami on ...
California is set to premiere "Devi – Mahishasur Mardini," a Broadway-style dance-theatre production conceived and choreographed by Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya. This spectacular show reimagines Durga's ...
Nava Rupe Devi Durga is set to air on a private Bengali channel with Subhashree Ganguly portraying Goddess Durga. The one-hour special delves into the nine divine forms of the Goddess through music, ...