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About three weeks after Durga Puja, when the people across India celebrate Diwali, Bengalis celebrate Kali Puja. Both the festivals coincide on the new moon day (Dipannita Amavasya) of the Hindu month Kartik. Goddess Kali, a manifestation of Maa Durga,…
French author Dominique Lapierre wrote a grim satire book on the Indians named ‘City Of Joy’ in 1985. In the book, he narrates the story of a slum in Kolkata called Anand Nagar, which means the city of joy. He…
Durga Puja, the biggest festival of Bengalis, is celebrated with great enthusiasm in eastern India. However, have you ever wondered how, when, and why the Durga Puja celebration started. We will take you to the lanes of history to understand…
Durga Puja, the biggest festival for Bengalis, is not just about theme pandals, glitzy lights, and beautiful idols. Rituals are an essential part of the celebration. Bengalis worship Goddess Durga in the form of a daughter. Every year She visits…
Durga Puja is the biggest festival for Bengalis and celebrated with great pomp in the eastern part of India. Hindus observe two Navratris during a year. The scriptures suggest that the Navaratra that falls on the month of March-April(Hindu calendar…
Goddess Jagadhatri is one of the incarnations of Durga. Jagadhatri means mother(dhatri) of the Planet (Jagat). At the onset of winter, Jagadhatri Puja is celebrated in various parts of West Bengal and Orissa. At West Bengal’s Chandanagar, it is a…
Sindoor Khela, the colorful ritual, is one of the most important events of Durga Puja. The literal meaning of Sindoor Khela is playing with vermilion. It is celebrated on the Vijaya Dashami, the last day of Durga Puja. The custom…
Dhunuchi Naach (Dhunuchi dance) is not just a dance form for Bengalis, but a vital part of their prayers. This devotional dance is synonymous with Durga Puja. Durga Puja is the biggest festival for Bengalis and celebrated with great pomp…
Annaprashan or Mukhe Bhaat is an elaborate ceremony for Bengalis, in which the baby is fed solid food for the first time. All family members, relatives, friends, and neighbors attend this occasion to get a sight of the baby taking…
Asansol, the Land Of Black Diamond, is located at the heart of coal mines. Asansol got its name from the abundance of Asan and Sal trees in the locality. Asansol, with a population of 14,31,000 in 2020, is the second-largest…
