In a world where patriarchy has long dictated the rules, ancient Indian mythology carved out a bold exception. It didn’t just make room for women—it placed them at the very heart of the universe.

The most celebrated event of the year ---- festival of lights --- is just a mile away. This is the same time when devotees throng to different temples where Goddess Kali is worshipped. Kali Puja is ...

Kali Puja 2025: In Bengal, Diwali coincides with Kali Puja, celebrating Goddess Kali's triumph over evil. The festival blends lights, devotion and mythology honouring the cosmic power of Shakti and ...

She is perhaps the most powerful goddess in Hindu mythology, as feared as she is revered, with millions of worshippers honoring her during ritual 10-day festivals every autumn and spring. She is ...

With immense pomp and splendour, We welcome you Maa. Alas! rustic Durga is uninvited. On your advent we spend like crazy, What a pity! Our worldly Durga is in dearth of money. Oh Maa ! we clad you ...

Devi Jagaddhatri arrives at the very end of Bengal’s festival calendar. The warrior goddess is worshipped on Shukla Navami tithi of the month of Kartik, wrapping up two months of festivities that ...

Bhagalpur's Durga Puja celebrations revolve around two historic venues, Durga Bari and Kali Bari, both over a century old. These traditional "baroari pujas" attract families from across the region, ...

A Class IX student has been making Durga and Kali idols for his neighbourhood pujas for the past seven years. Subrata Majhi, 14, a resident of Suren Sarkar Road in Beleghata and a student of a north ...

On 28th September, India is observing the eighth day of Sharad Navratri 2017. It is also known as Durgashtami or Durga Ashtami by people. It is one of the most auspicious days of Durga Puja, which ...