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Navratri Day 6 Colour 2026: Why Green Is Worn on October 16 and What It SymbolisesNavratri Day 6 Colour 2026: Green is the colour associated with the sixth day of Navratri in the 2026 colour sequence, observed on Friday, ...
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...
Sindoor Khela 2026: Why Bengali Women Play With Vermilion on Durga Puja Dashami, The Ritual, Meaning and Bengali TraditionSindoor Khela is a heartfelt Bengali tradition that bids farewell to Goddess Durga at the end of Durga Puja. On Vijaya Dashami, women honor...
Dussehra 2026 City-Wise Panchang: Check Puja Muhurat, Shubh Vijayadashami Timings and Ravana Dahan Schedule in Major CitiesDussehra 2026 will be observed on October 20 across much of India, while Bengal's Vijayadashami celebrations will continue on October 21. T...
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...
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...
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...
Is Dussehra 2026 a Good Time to Purchase Gold? Vastu Tips for Wealth and ProsperityDussehra 2026 is considered an auspicious occasion to buy gold, symbolising prosperity, success and new beginnings. Discover what Vastu Sha...
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...
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...
Sandhi Puja 2026: Date, Exact Muhurat, 108 Diyas and Why This Ritual Is Important During Durga PujaSandhi Puja 2026 will be observed during the sacred transition from Maha Ashtami to Maha Navami. Know the exact 48-minute Sandhi Puja Muhur...
Dussehra 2026 Across India: How Vijayadashami Is Celebrated in Different StatesDussehra 2026 will be celebrated differently across India, reflecting the country's rich regional traditions and religious customs. While N...
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...
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....
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...
Dussehra 2024: Why is Vijayadashami celebrated? Discover the significance, rituals, and events organised across citiesDussehra, observed on October 12, 2024, marks the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated with rituals like burning Ravan's effigies, R...
Durga Puja 2023: Everything you should know about the festivalDurga Puja, a significant Hindu festival, is approaching and will be celebrated from October 20 to October 24, 2023. The festival spans fiv...
‘Bodhon, Sandhi Puja & Dhunuchi Nach’ are some Durga Puja rituals Bengalis adhere to a tee (to this day)When it comes to Durga Puja rituals, the default Bengali mentality is, was and will always be- ' the more, the merrier!'