Vijaya Dasami: Revellers bid adieu to Goddess Durga
Kolkata, Oct 19 (IBNS): This is the day that Kolkatans lament the most as it is time again to bid adieu to the Hindu Goddess Durga and her four children (Laxmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesh) with Maha Dashami celebrations coming to an end on Friday, starting yet another one-year wait for the deity to arrive on Earth.
Durga Puja celebrations reach peak on Maha Navami
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS): Durga Puja celebrations reached its peak on Thursday as people set out early on the streets of Kolkata on Maha Navami, to make the most of the penultimate day of the four-day festival.
Durga Puja: Mood of festivity sets in Kolkata as Hindu devotees celebrate Maha Ashtami today
Kolkata, Oct 17 (IBNS): The mood of festivity has gripped Kolkata as pandal hoppers thronged the streets of the city to be a part of the Durga Puja celebrations on Maha Ashtami evening on Wednesday.
India-China cultural tie marks this year's BJ Block Salt Lake Sarodatsav in Kolkata
Kolkata, Oct 14 (IBNS): With the greatest festival of Bengalis-Durga Puja ushering in, a community puja in Kolkata incorporated Chinese theme in the 35th year of their endeavour, which is seen as an attempt to strengthen the cultural tie between the two Asian neighbours.
Hike celebrates Durga Puja with new animated stickers
Kolkata, Oct 13 (IBNS): Messaging app Hike has announced new animated sticker packs for festival Durga Puja.
Groove into spirit of Durga Puja with flavored tea
Kolkata, Oct 11 (IBNS): Durga Puja is almost on us. This is the time to go pandal hopping, meeting friends, and eating out – all heavy stuff. But what do you do when you want to relax or when you have a small gathering at home? This is the time when your mind says ‘Oh Cha’.
Try Colorbar's unique peel off nail lacquer this festive season
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS): When you've bought the best of clothes and accessories for the festive and wedding season, can cosmetics and make up be far behind?
Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty walks down the longest ramp in India
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS): Reliance Trends unveiled their Durga Puja collection of fashion wear by creating, according to the company, the longest fashion ramp in India.
Today is Mahalaya, a prelude to Durga Puja
Kolkata, Oct 8 (IBNS/NITN): The east India state of West Bengal and its people staying around the world on Monday celebrated Mahalaya, a prelude to Durga Puja, the biggest festival in the region that attracts visitors from across India and abroad.
Sly Fox Gastro Club getting ready to welcome Kolkata diners with special menu during Durga Puja
Kolkata, Sep 18 (IBNS): Located in the techno-hub in the eastern fringe of Kolkata, Sly Fox Gastro Club is readying itself to welcome diners with a special menu to be served during the upcoming festive season.