Usually, Netrakona town, 150-km from capital Dhaka, is full of festivals, music and dances all year round. Now all these have faded. Like Netrakona, Hindus are celebrating Basanti Puja across ...

Dhaka: Religious ceremonies held in various regions of Bangladesh on the occasion of Maha Ashtami, Basanti Puja, and ...

Durga Puja is an annual festival celebrated in the fall in India and Bangladesh. It marks the ten-day worship of the Hindu mother-goddess Durga. Characterized by Bengali drumming, large-scale ...

Durga Puja is a a part of the Navaratri festival ... The festival is one of the biggest festivals in West Bengal, Nepal, Bihar, Assam, Tripura and Bangladesh. In Nepal, it is known as Dashain.

On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of ...

is a day for worshipping Goddess Durga, particularly the form Mahagauri. Observances include Kanya Pujan, honoring young girls as representatives of the goddess, and Sandhi Puja, held at the ...

Cuttack city came alive with vibrant celebrations as Basanti Durga Puja festivities commenced on Thursday, drawing devotees and cultural enthusiasts alike. Traditionally observed during the spring ...

Also known as Kumari Puja, on this day, devotees of Maa Durga worship young girls aged 1 to 10, who are honoured as embodiments of the Goddess. This practice holds great significance during ...

Chaitra Navratri puja vidhi involves a series of rituals and practices to worship Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Here's a step-by-step guide: Begin by purifying yourself with a bath and wearing ...

Bengali diaspora, both from India and Bangladesh ... high level of enthusiasm in organizing cultural festivals whether it is Diwali or Durga puja. They make every effort to imbibe Bengali values ...

the fiercest and most powerful form of Maa Durga. Her blessings help in eliminating negativity, overcoming fears, and attaining success. Performing the puja with devotion and offering the right ...

Bangladesh belongs to all of its citizens and is a safe place for all people regardless of religion or caste, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said, as he greeted members of the Hindu community on ...