Durga Puja celebrates the Hindu goddess of strength, opening the festive season of Diwali. Elmwood Park sergeant sues police department, chief claiming racial discrimination.

Durga is the primary goddess revered during Durga Puja, but celebrations also include other major Hindu deities such as Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth and prosperity), Saraswati (the goddess of ...

The Durga Puja, the Bengal region’s biggest religious festival, concluded in Kolkata on Tuesday. A Hindu Goddess Festival Where Indian Progressivism Is Alive and Well.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The West Lafayette Durga Puja Association will be hosting its 17th annual Durga Puja festival on Saturday, an event expected to draw Hindus from across Indiana.

For Virginia’s Bengali community, prayers and a party. The annual Durga Puja festival is a chance for immigrants to retain their connection to home — and pass on culture to a new generation ...

According to a rough estimate, this year nearly 150 Sarbojanik Durga Puja took place in Mumbai, while Kali Puja will be celebrated in 30-40 places where Bengalis have constructed temples.

Sign In. TOI. Go to TOI. Etimes. home. cinema. news. movie reviews. movie listings. box office. anime. ... Currently in its 57th year, the Mohammad Ali Park Durga Puja is known for its innovative ...