Navratri is a nine-day festival, but Goddess Durga's idols are worshipped from the sixth day until Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami. People recite the Durga Stotra and Durga Chalisa during the festival. Devotees observe fast during the nine days or on the first and /or last days.

Discover the Durga Puja 2024 date and complete schedule, along with its cultural significance and rituals in West Bengal, especially Kolkata. Learn how this grand festival is celebrated.

Durga Puja, West Bengal's biggest carnival, is likely to be a little subdued this year as calls to boycott the festivities grow in response to protests over the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in August, casting a shadow over the city's festive spirit.

September 2024 features significant Indian festivals like Navratri and Durga Puja. These festivals, celebrated in various states with distinct rituals, honor Goddess Durga. Navratri spans nine days with fasting and dances,

Join the festivities of Durga Puja 2024! Get the latest updates on Ashtami and Navami dates, puja timings, and rituals. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and celebrations honoring Goddess Durga,

The grand scale celebration of Durga Puja in West Bengal is breathtaking, with every alley lighting up with pandals, old Bengali classic songs, and of course, food stalls of jhalmuri, ghugni, phuchka,