Mahalaya, also referred to as Mahalaya Amavasya, signifies the conclusion of Pitru Paksha and the start of Devi Paksha. In ...

The grand festival of Durga Puja celebrated Nari Shakti through an artistic presentation of Mahishasur Mardini. Renowned ...

Pitru Paksha or Shraadh is the 15-day period dedicated to the ancestors. Also known as the Mahalaya Paksha, it falls during ...

Kolkata: Durga Puja organisers in the city who had opted for discretion over all-out-activity in the aftermath of the RG Kar ...

Her performances as Jhelum in Mr. Kolkata, Chandrabati Devi in Ek Je Chhilo Raja, and Durga in Asur further showcase her ...

In many communities the belief is that the soul takes birth as a crow for a brief period before moving on. Family members ...

The festival runs from Ashwin Shukla Pratipada to Navami Tithi, starting with Ghatasthapana on the first day. Know about the ...

Kalashtami in September 2024 will be observed on Tuesday, September 24. The Ashtami Tithi begins at 12:38 PM on September 24 ...

Pitru Paksha is observed over a period of sixteen days when auspicious rituals such as Pind Daan, Shradh and Pitru Tarpan are ...

Pitru Paksha - also known as the Shradh period - starts on the Pratipada Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, ...

Idolmaker Mala Pal trains young students at her workshop in Kumartuli ahead of Durga Puja Calcutta Nair Service Society ...