Durga Ashtami, falling on the eighth day of Navratri, is considered one of the most significant moments in the Hindu calendar. The day is celebrated with rituals, fasting, community prayers, and ...

Durga Puja is almost here. On the sixth day of Navratri, goddess Durga devotees bring her home in a grand ceremony, celebrating her arrival with puja ceremonies and prasad distribution. (Image source: ...

This year, the significant festival of Durga Ashtami will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 30. According to Drik Panchang, the Ashtami Tithi will begin on September 29 at 4:31 PM and end on ...

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There is often confusion about Durga Puja Visarjan being held on a Thursday. However, there is no restriction in the Hindu religious rules. The festival, known as Vijayadashami, is determined by the ...

Durga Visarjan marks the final goodbye of Durga Puja and Navratri, the moment when Maa Durga’s idols are immersed in water, symbolising her return to Mount Kailash. It’s that one day when the air ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The West Lafayette Durgapuja Association will be hosting the 16th annual Durga Puja festival Saturday, an event expected to draw Hindus from across Indiana. This year’s festival ...

This week, various parts of India observe bank holidays for Durga Puja, Navratri, and Gandhi Jayanti. October 2025 will feature 21 official bank holidays, including religious festivities.(Reuters / ...