Dreams involving Goddess Durga's lion are highly symbolic, representing bravery, strength, and divine protection. These dreams suggest inner fortitude to overcome life’s challenges, a sense of divine ...
Have you ever wondered why Maa Durga rides a lion and not any other animal? It’s not just a symbol of power. There’s a hidden story, filled with devotion, patience, and divine purpose, that most ...
In the heart of North Kolkata, inside a 180-year-old ancestral home, Durga Puja celebrations unfold with a rare vision of the goddess. While across Bengal Maa Durga is almost always seen astride a ...
Chaitra Navratri 2024: The special time of the year is here. The season of festivals has already begun, and we are excited. Every year, Chaitra Navratri is celebrated with a whole lot of pomp and ...
An old photo of the idol at Bhowanipore Nandy family Durga Puja All photographs courtesy: Members of the Bhowanipore Nandy family The 110-year-old puja at the Nandy family’s home in Bhowanipore could ...
Navratri is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga's triumph over evil. Each of the nine days honors different forms of the goddess, symbolizing various aspects of feminine divine energy.
As we gear up to celebrate the festival, let’s have the look at the different bhogs that are offered to the nine forms of Maa Durga, on each day of Chaitra Navratri: Day 1: On the first day of Chaitra ...
Durga Puja 2025 ends with Durga Visarjan on October 2. It’s the day when people finally say goodbye to Maa Durga after nine days of prayer, colour, and celebration. The sound of drums rolls through ...