Since 2008, Shri Shakti Mariammaa has been a safe haven for women and members of the LGBTQ community. But the temple risks ...

RT India, the Indian unit of Russian state controlled news media, shared a video a group of men forming a human pyramid to dismantle an idol of goddess Kali as part of tradition in West Bengal ...

Thousands of devotees flocked to the 162-year-old Kali Bari Temple on Saturday evening to participate in Annakoot Puja, where “Chhappan Bhog” (56 food items) was offered to the goddess as part ...

Railways’ special arrangements at Naihati, Barasat stations The Sealdah division of Eastern Railway has implemented various crowd management measures during Kali Puja to ensure safe and smooth ...

Crowds also headed towards Barasat, Madhyamgram and Naihati in North 24 Parganas district, and Jalpaiguri and Siliguri in north Bengal where popular Kali Pujas are organised. Apart from community ...

Mumbai: Today is Kali Puja, an important day in the Diwali festival week. The day is of religious significance for all Hindus, but Bengali-speaking communities and those from the eastern states ...

Kali Puja also has its pandal s or temporary temples in street corners, elaborate lighting displays, and crowds out till late. But the goddess always takes centerstage, not the art.

The day before Kali Puja, the goddess is seated on an intrinsically designed wooden throne positioned on the three-arched thakur dalan (inner courtyard) adorned with chandeliers. Under the throne, a ...

Kali Puja 2024: Check the date, auspicious timings, significance of Shyama Puja and explore the different traditions in and across India.

Cyclone Dana’s rainfall in the last two days severely disrupted Kali Puja pandal preparations in Kolkata and Barasat. Organizers are working double shifts to repair damage and meet deadlines ...

Kali Puja 2024: Date, time, mahurat, significance, and how Bengal celebrates the Goddess! With the preparations for the festive season almost on a high, most people are confused about when the ...