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...
15 Oct, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Durga Puja 2026 Wishes: 100+ Heartfelt Messages, Bengali Greetings and Maa Durga Quotes in English to Share With Loved OnesDurga Puja 2026 brings forth a vibrant atmosphere filled with joy, family reunions, and reverence towards Maa Durga. It's a season where he...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.23 PM 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...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
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...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Navratri 2026 Day 5 (October 15, 2026): Maa Skandamata Puja Vidhi, Mantra, Bhog & ColourOn October 15, 2026, the fifth day of Navratri will shine with devotion to Maa Skandamata. Embracing the vibrant color yellow, which signif...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Maa Skandamata Katha, Aarti and Family Blessings: Why Goddess Durga’s Fifth Form Symbolises a Mother’s LoveMaa Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri, symbolises motherhood, unconditional love and prot...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Navratri Day 4 Colour 2026: Why Royal Blue Is Special and What to Wear on October 14Navratri Day 4 Colour 2026: The fourth day of Sharad Navratri falls on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The colour associated with the day is R...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Navratri Day 4 (October 14, 2026): Maa Kushmanda Puja Vidhi, Mantra, Bhog, Colour and SignificanceNavratri Day 4 2026 will be observed on October 14, dedicated to Maa Kushmanda, the fourth form of Goddess Durga. Discover the traditional ...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Navratri 2026 Day 3 (October 13): Maa Chandraghanta Puja, Mantra, Bhog, Colour and Puja VidhiOn October 13, 2026, devotees will celebrate Navratri Day 3, dedicating their worship to Maa Chandraghanta. This day, marked by rituals aim...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
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...
11 Oct, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Sharad Navratri Fasting Calendar 2026: Which Days to Fast and Should You Choose Ashtami or Navami?Sharad Navratri 2026: Sharad Navratri begins on Sunday, October 11, and the nine-day festival is observed through October 19, followed by V...
11 Oct, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Bengali Durga Puja 2026: Powerful Maa Durga Mantras, Stotras and Chants for DevoteesBengali Durga Puja 2026 is a time of devotion, celebration and Shakti worship. Know powerful Maa Durga mantras, Pushpanjali chants, Durga s...
10 Oct, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Masik Shivratri October 2026 Is Today: Date, Puja Muhurat, Shivling Abhishek Vidhi and SignificanceThe monthly observance of Masik Shivratri on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi will occur on October 8, 2026. During this auspicious night, devote...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
Guru Pradosh Vrat October 2026 Is Today: Date, Puja Muhurat, Vrat Rules and SignificanceGuru Pradosh Vrat, a special observance honoring Lord Shiva, falls on October 8, 2026. Taking place during the Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Ti...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
October 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Indira Ekadashi, Navratri, Dussehra, Sharad Purnima, Karwa Chauth DatesOctober 2026 brings a packed Hindu festival calendar, beginning with Indira Ekadashi and Sarva Pitru Amavasya before Shardiya Navratri begi...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Happy Navratri 2024: Top 50 wishes, WhatsApp quotes, Facebook messages in English to share on Durga AshtamiHappy Navratri Wishes: Durga Ashtami, part of Navratri, honors Goddess Durga's martial prowess, featuring Astra Puja and Kumari Puja. Celeb...
11 Oct, 2024, 08.05 AM IST
Chaitra Navratri Durga Ashtami 2024: Wishes, quotes, messages, Whatsapp and Facebook statusChaitra Durga Ashtami 2024, celebrated on April 16th, honors Goddess Maha Gauri, the eighth manifestation of Durga. Navratri, a sacred peri...
15 Apr, 2024, 05.28 PM IST