Mahalaya October 10, 2026: What Happens Before Maa Durga Arrives? Complete TimelineMahalaya marks the end of Pitru Paksha and the beginning of the festive journey toward Durga Puja. This article explains the complete timel...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Navratri Kalash Sthapana (October 11): City-Wise Muhurat, Puja Timings, Tithi & NakshatraNavratri Panchang 2026 brings the complete details devotees need before beginning Shardiya Navratri, including city-wise Kalash Sthapana Mu...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Durga Puja 2026 Dates: Know When Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami and Vijayadashami FallDurga Puja 2026 will be celebrated in October, with the main festivities spanning Shashthi to Vijayadashami. Know the exact dates of Maha S...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Must-Visit Pandals During Durga Puja 2026 in Kolkata And Know Why Durga Puja Is More Than a Festival That Make West Bengal's Heart BeatDurga Puja 2026 will transform Kolkata into a celebration of faith, art, culture and community. From Mahalaya and Bodhon to Sandhi Puja, Dh...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
West Bengal: Vijaya Dashami 2026 and Durga Visarjan - Date, Rituals, Sindoor Khela and SignificanceVijaya Dashami 2026 in West Bengal will be observed on October 21, marking the final day of Durga Puja. The day is known for emotional fare...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Navratri 2026 vs Durga Puja 2026: Are They the Same Festival? Know the Key DifferencesNavratri vs Durga Puja is a common question as both festivals fall around the same time in October. While both honour Goddess Durga and Sha...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Mahalaya 2026 date: When does Durga Puja begin this year? Check all puja dates, timings and significanceMMahalaya 2026 Durga Puja Dates: Mahalaya 2026 will be observed on October 10, marking the end of Pitru Paksha and signalling the arrival o...
10 Oct, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and others open or closed today on October 10, 2026?On October 10, 2026, banking services will be suspended due to the second Saturday of the month coinciding with Mahalaya Amavasye celebrate...
10 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee likely to protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar on October 10Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she is likely to join opposition INDIA bloc protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Oct...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Durga Puja 2026: Why Maa Durga Arrives With Her Children and What Each One RepresentsDurga Puja 2026 celebrates Maa Durga’s return to her maternal home, traditionally accompanied by Ganesha, Lakshmi, Kartikeya and Saraswati....
08 Oct, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Dussehra 2026: October 20 or 21? Know Vijayadashami Date, Dashami Tithi, Vijay Muhurat & Ravana DahanDussehra 2026: Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami or Dasara, will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, across much of India. The ...
08 Oct, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Suvendu Adhikari announces Rs 1,000 crore religious tourism circuit in BengalWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to create a religious tourism circuit with a budget of Rs 1,000 crore. The plan...
04 Oct, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Bengal to provide flour, sugar, semolina at half price to 2 cr families for Durga Puja: CM SuvenduThe West Bengal government will provide flour, sugar, and semolina at a 50 percent discount during Durga Puja. The initiative will benefit ...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on October 3, 2026?On October 3, 2026, all banks are operational across the nation despite a recent holiday. Customers can engage in banking activities online...
03 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Bank holiday on October 2, 2026: Are banks open or closed today on Gandhi Jayanti?On October 2, 2026, India will observe Gandhi Jayanti as a national holiday, affecting all banks. Public and private sector banks will be c...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
ED says ex-Bengal minister Indranil Sen awarded Rs 85 cr tenders to associates, Rs 30 lakh to MamataIndranil Sen, a former minister, is under investigation for awarding tenders to close associates for personal gain. The Enforcement Directo...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Bank holidays in October 2026: Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and more; check full listIn October 2026, Indian banks will observe several holidays coinciding with major festivals like Dussehra and Chath Puja. The Reserve Bank ...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.25 PM IST