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Why Bengalis Wake Up at 4 AM on Mahalaya: The Story Behind the Ritual and Radio TraditionOn Saturday, October 10, 2026, Mahalaya signifies the conclusion of Pitru Paksha, a cherished time for Bengali families. They will rise wit...- Mahalaya to Durga Puja 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...
- 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...
- Maha Ashtami 2025 Today: Know Durga Ashtami history, rituals, and spiritual significance of this sacred Navratri dayMaha Ashtami, or Durga Ashtami, is being celebrated today, September 30, 2025, across India with devotion. This significant Navratri day co...
- Shubho Mahalaya 2025: Timing, rituals, significance and 40 best wishes for your friends, family & loved onesMahalaya, observed on September 21, 2025, marks the beginning of Durga Puja festivities and the transition from Pitru Paksha to Devi Paksha...
- Maha Kumbh 2025: Millions take 'amrit snan' on Makar SankrantiMaha Kumbh 2025: During the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 on Makar Sankranti, Sadhus from MahanirvPanchayati Akhada took a holy dip a...
- Navratri 2024: Check full list of colours for each day of Navratri and their significanceNavratri celebrates the nine divine avatars of Goddess Durga over nine days. It symbolizes power, purity, and wisdom, fostering joy, devoti...
- Mahalaya Durga Puja 2023: History, significance and the rituals associated with itMahalaya is a significant day in the Hindu calendar, particularly celebrated in West Bengal, India, and Bangladesh. It marks the beginning ...
- Mahalaya: Prelude to Durga Puja, when the stage is set for arrival of the GoddessMahalaya signifies the arrival of Goddess Durga (another form of Shakti), to earth from her heavenly abode in Kailasha.
- Birendra Krishna Bhadra: Divine voice heralding Mahalaya chant for generations of Bengalis for more than 90 yearsFor millions of Bengalis, Durga Puja celebrations begin with tuning in to the sombre yet ethereal voice of Birendra Krishna Bhadra recounti...
- For Bengalis, Mahalaya is not just the prelude to 10-day-long festival but a day of Maa Durga's homecomingMahalaya marks the beginning of the 10-day-long Durga Puja.
- To celebrate UNESCO's heritage tag for Durga Puja, museum exhibits 200-yr-old idols of the goddessBengal's iconic festival recently got UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) tag.
- When Hemendranath Mazumdar's 1974 painting fetched Rs 15.63 crore at an auctionJehangir Sabavala’s painting too witnessed competitive bidding.
- Can cancer be cured by dance?Can you beat cancer with dance? A Padma Shri danseuse, and one of 12 Incredible TED Talkers on the illness, has the answer.
- Experience awe-inspiring beauty at Pin Valley National Park in HP or Chamudi hills in KarnatakaET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to.
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