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‘Pandal will collapse’: Warning captured on video may have triggered Kolkata stampede that killed 19A microphone announcement warning that the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata could collapse may have triggered panic, contributi...- Maha Navami 2026: Is It October 19 or 20? Know Exact Date & Tithi, Puja Vidhi, Homa Muhurat, Rituals and SignificanceIn the year 2026, Maha Navami will be celebrated on October 19 as per the Sharad Navratri calendar, although the Bengali tradition marks it...
- Kolkata stampede: 7 arrested, including Chorbagan Durga Puja organisers; police register culpable homicide caseKolkata Police have arrested seven people after a stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal killed 19 people and injured 25. A senior off...
- Kolkata pandal stampede reason: How heavy rain, crowd surge and exit-route confusion led to deadly chaosKolkata stampede news: A stampede at the Chorebagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata resulted in 19 deaths and 25 injuries. The incident occurr...
- Durga Puja 2026 (October 16-21): 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...
- Durga Ashtami (19 October, 2026): Date, Puja Muhurat, Kumari Puja, Sandhi Puja and Maha Ashtami RitualsDurga Ashtami 2026 will be observed on October 19, marking one of the most significant days of Shardiya Navratri and Durga Puja. Discover t...
- 19 killed, 25 injured in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede, Bengal orders safety checks at pandalsKolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: A tragic stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata led to 19 deaths and 25 injuries...
- Saturday bank holiday: Are SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and others open or closed today on October 17, 2026?Bank holiday today: Today, banks will function as usual across most parts of India, with Tripura being the exception due to the Maha Saptam...
- Maha Saptami 2026: October 17 Nabapatrika Snan Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Significance of Durga Puja SaptamiDurga Puja Saptami 2026: Maha Saptami marks an important day of Durga Puja, featuring the ceremonial Nabapatrika Snan, the worship of nine ...
- Why Bengalis Perform Dhunuchi Naach During Durga Puja: The Ritual, Meaning and Story Behind the DanceDhunuchi Naach is a cherished ritual during Durga Puja that beautifully fuses music, dance, and spirituality. Participants, holding ceremon...
- 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...
- Durga Puja Day 1 (16 October 2026): What Is Mahashashthi? Kalparambha, Akal Bodhon and Bilva Nimantran ExplainedDurga Puja 2026 begins its main celebrations with Mahashashthi on October 16. Discover the meaning and significance of Kalparambha, Akal Bo...
- Mahashashthi 2026 Puja Samagri List: Flowers, Bel Leaves, Fruits and Essential OfferingsMahashashthi 2026 falls on October 16, marking an important day in Bengal's Durga Puja celebrations. Devotees preparing for the rituals can...
- Bank holiday on Durga Puja: Bankers in West Bengal urge chief minister to declare October 17 as a holidayHoliday on Maha Saptami Puja: Bankers in West Bengal are appealing for an additional holiday on October 17 to celebrate Maha Saptami Puja. ...
- Mahalaya to Durga Puja 2026 Complete Timeline: What Happens Before Maa Durga Arrives?Mahalaya marks the end of Pitru Paksha and the beginning of the festive journey toward Durga Puja. This article explains the complete timel...
- Shiuli Flowers, Dhak Beats and Mahalaya: The Signs That Bengal’s Daughter Is Coming HomeAs autumn arrives in Bengal, shiuli flowers, the rhythmic beats of the dhak and the devotional sounds of Mahalaya signal the approach of Du...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
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