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India's Divine Designs Meld With AI At Durga Puja Festival

Millions in India's eastern city of Kolkata will draw on millennia-old traditions when they celebrate the Hindu festival of Durga Puja this week with street parties and worshipping idols in elaborate pavilions.

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Photos of a Hindu goddess' idols being handcrafted for the Durga festival in India

Leaning on his 10-armed creation, Govind Nath is ready to breathe life into the Hindu goddess Durga, a beloved deity who will be revered by tens of thousands of worshippers during the Durga Puja festival.

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‘Hindus have changed’: A sleepy Indian state becomes anti-Muslim tinderbox

The northeastern state of Tripura does not have a history of inter-religious clashes. That’s changing under Modi’s BJP.

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Security Concerns Overshadow Bangladesh's Durga Puja Celebrations

Durga Puja celebrations in Bangladesh marred by violence targeting Hindu community, highlighting challenges and hopes for peaceful coexistence.

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Hindus in Bangladesh celebrate their largest festival under tight security following attacks

Minority Hindus in the Muslim-majority Bangladesh are celebrating their largest religious festival of Durga Puja, but fear and worries grip them following reports of violence

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75+ Happy Dussehra messages, greetings, wishes and quotes for 2024

Durga Puja celebrations have begun. Such a rich heritage and tradition beautifully unite every citizen of the country as a celebration. A symbol of the victory of good over evil, it pays tribute to Goddess Durga. The festival depicts how the Goddess gains victory over the demon king Mahishasura, where…

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Kjol pinches hubby Ajay Devgn while posing for pictures; fans say 'It's a Biwi thing'

Bollywood power couple Kajol and Ajay Devgn were spotted seeking blessings from Goddess Durga with their son, Yug, at a famous Durga Puja pandal in the city. Kajol looked stunning in a purple and pink ombré saree, while Ajay and their son Yug twinned in matching navy blue outfits. As…

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AP PHOTOS: Artisans in India’s Assam state make colorful mud idols of Hindu gods for Durga Puja

Kanchan Paul is deep in concentration as he paints the right eye on a clay idol of the Hindu goddess Durga. He stands on a plastic stool and leans in toward the 8-foot-tall figure. It is delicate work, requiring him to remain eye-to-eye with the goddess for long periods of…

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Bangladesh set to celebrate Durga Puja amid tensions

Bangladesh announced an additional one-day general holiday for Durga Puja after 8-point demand, including extra holidays, by a minority alliance. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Durga Puja festival: where it originated and how it’s celebrated

Every October, Kolkata, the “city of joy” and capital of West Bengal in India, lights up to celebrate Durga Puja. The festival is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga – daughter, mother, warrior and defeater of demons.

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Durga Puja 2024: RG Kar row may overshadow Bengal's biggest festival

Durga puja is likely to be subdued this year as calls to boycott the festivities grow in response to protests over RG Kar murder. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly offers prayers at Durga Puja pandal in Howrah

HOWRAH: Former skipper of the Indian cricket team, Sourav Ganguly, on Sunday offered prayers at a Durga Puja pandal in Howrah. Many people gathered at the pandal in Howrah to get a glimpse of the former India skipper.

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Sombre mood after a Kolkata rape and murder dampens Durga Puja celebrations

Losses mount for businesses as residents are in no mood to celebrate after the brutal rape and murder of a doctor.

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Why some flowers are so pleasing for Hindu gods and goddesses

In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali, Dussehra or Durga Puja, worshipers all over the world will purchase flowers for use in ritual worship in temples, outdoor ceremonies or altars at home.

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Kolkata's Kumartuli: Ma Durga idols are all set to go abroad

With a few months left for Durga puja, the artisans at Kolkata's potters' hub Kumartuli, known globally are busy diligently giving the final touches to the idols of the goddess ready to be sent abroad. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Clean air during Durga Puja, but Kolkata AQI backslides as winter approaches

An analysis of the air quality index during Durga Puja showed that Kolkata enjoyed clean air during the festival, but pollution worsened to usual levels almost immediately afterwards.

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Five-day Durga Puja festival concludes in Kolkata with grand carnival on Red Road

amata Banerjee attends Durga Puja carnival in Kolkata after a gap of one month. Thousands of people gathered to watch the idols of Goddess Durga going for immersion in the river Hooghly. CM inaugurated Durga Puja pandals virtually from her Kalighat residence.

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Kolkata’s transgender community upset it did not get Puja grant

Transgender community in Kolkata upset as their Durga Puja not granted govt. funds for 2nd consecutive year. Ardhanarishwar Durga Puja held for 6 years. Police cautioned against protest. Govt. started giving ₹10,000/committee in 2018, increased to ₹70,000 this year. Community seeks development & empowerment, not confrontation.

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Can’t appear on October 31: Mahua Moitra tells ethics panel

Mahua Moitra, TMC MP, requests Ethics Committee to allow her to appear after November 5 due to prior engagements. She has written to the panel chairperson, expressing eagerness to defend herself against false accusations. She is busy till November 4 due to Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal. She has…

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Stalls selling books on politics, secularism a big draw at Bengal puja pandals

Amidst Durga Puja celebrations, stalls selling Marxist/Progressive lit. saw 20% sales increase. Titles like Noorani's 'RSS & BJP', Bhattacharjee's 'Nazi Germanyir Janm O Mritu' & Ghatge's 'Modinama' popular. CPI(M) leaders visit stalls to connect to people & discuss welfare issues. Youth buying books on politics ahead of 2024 LS polls.

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Durga Puja festivities conclude with idol immersion

Hyderabad celebrated Durga Puja with eco-friendly immersions at Hussainsagar and Bachupally Lakes. Devotees from across the city gathered to bid farewell to the festivities. #Hyderabad #DurgaPuja #HussainsagarLake #BengaliAssociations #Eco-Friendly #ImmersionCarnival #VijayaDashami #HyderabadBangaleeSamity #KompallySuchitraBengaliCulturalCommittee #CyberabadBangaliAssociation #PrabashiSocioCulturalAssociation #BachupallyLake #TankBund. Hyderabad celebrated eco-friendly Durga Puja immersions at Hussainsagar and Bachupally Lakes. Devotees from…

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Durga Puja celebrations in Rome to strengthen India-Italy bilateral relations

After 14 years, Rome revives the tradition of Durga Puja with song, dance, music, food and discourse

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Bihar: Stampede breaks out at Durga Puja pandal in Gopalgunj; child, two women crushed to death

In a heart-wrenching incident amid the Durga Puja celebrations, two women and a child died and more than ten people were injured in a stampede at a crowed pandal in Bihar's Gopalgunj on Monday late evening.

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5-year-old boy among three killed in stampede at Durga Puja pandal in Bihar's Gopalganj

Tragic stampede in Gopalganj, Bihar kills 3; 13 injured. Child fell, two elderly women bent to protect him, causing commotion. Area sealed to maintain control.

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Sushmita Sen performs Dhunuchi dance during Durga puja celebration

Sushmita looked absolutely gorgeous as she donned a pink saree and tied her hair into a ponytail. Read further on Dynamite News

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