As Durga Puja enters its 6th day, women across various regions come together to perform the traditional 'Dhunuchi' dance, a key highlight of the celebrations. Holding earthen incense pots filled with burning coconut husks and aromatic frankincense, the dancers sway to the rhythmic beats of drums (dhak) in honor of Goddess Durga. The spirited dance, a mix of devotion and artistry, is performed as an offering to the goddess, symbolizing joy, prosperity, and reverence. The vibrant ritual adds to the grandeur of the festival, captivating audiences with its energy and cultural significance.

Durga Puja: Crowd Flock To Pandals To Worship Goddess Durga

People from across New Delhi visit various pandals to see the larger-than-life idols of the goddess Durga during the Durga puja festivities. But do you know how these idols are made? Every year, a handful of artisans come from West Bengal to New Delhi to make these clay figurines, ahead of the annual Durga Puja celebrations. This community of artisans and artists, lay down their lives and aspirations to recreate the charisma of the goddess Durga each year for the large population of devotees.

Meet The Idol Makers Who Bring Goddess Durga To Life

Day 6 Of Durga Puja Festivities, Women Perform Traditional 'Dhunuchi' Dance  | WION Fineprint

The Bangladesh government has announced the addition of holidays for Durga Puja celebration in the country, Abul Kalam Azad, Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus told ANI.

Bangladesh government announces additional holidays for Durga Puja

The iconic Times Square in New York City was lit up in the lights and cultural fervour of Durga Puja, for the first time ever in history. A viral video shows Times Square as an unrecognisable sight, full of colours as Bengali songs echoed at the iconic tourist destination with dancing people dressed in traditional clothes.

First-ever Durga Puja celebrations at Times Square in NYC, videos go viral | WATCH

After two years, actor Raima Sen is in Kolkata during Durga Puja. She recalls celebrating Durga Puja at her grandmother’s home when she was growing up. Talking about the festival, “It has a lot of emotion and sentiment attached to it, and for Bengalis, it’s like our Christmas.

Raima Sen returns to Kolkata for Durga Puja, misses celebrating with grandmother

The sphere of Las Vegas has come to the city of Joy, Kolkata, for one of the greatest festivals of India, Durga Puja. The sphere that disguises itself as a giant basketball or even planet earth is known for creating an immersive live experience. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Puja Pandal Recreates 'Las Vegas Sphere'

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman assured the Hindu community on Saturday to provide security ahead of Durga Puja. The assurance came while he was visiting Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka to review the security measures taken for Durga Puja celebrations.

Bangladesh army chief assures security for Hindus ahead of Durga puja

As Durga Puja marks the beginning of the best time of the year that commences the festival season and holiday season, we are reminded how massive the celebrations are in some cities of India, especially in Kolkata.

12 pandals in Delhi to visit during Durga Puja

A minority alliance in Bangladesh staged a mass rally in Dhaka on Friday, urging the government to accept their eight-point demand aimed at safeguarding the rights and well-being of minority communities. The rally, held at the central Shaheed Minar, saw thousands of participants from minority communities across the country, calling for greater protection and justice amid rising concerns over their safety.

Bangladesh: Massive Protest in Dhaka, Ahead of Durga Puja

BREAKING: Massive Protest Erupts In Dhaka Ahead Of Durga Puja

Indians are celebrating Navratri and Durga Puja with full zeal in their cities. Watch the latest visuals.

Durga Puja Celebrations Begin Across India

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata on Tuesday, inspired by Andhra Pradesh's renowned Vishnu temple in Tirupati, marking the beginning of the state's biggest festival. The Sreebhumi Sporting Club pandal, located in Kolkata's Lake Town, was opened a day before Mahalaya, the occasion that signifies Goddess Durga's descent to Earth after defeating the demon Mahishasur.

Kolkata: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Inaugurates Durga Puja Pandal | India News

#gravitas | A radical Islamic group reportedly is calling for Durga Puja to be not celebrated in public in a part of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. Meanwhile, statements by Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the interim Bangladesh government, in the US. Are gaining attention. Yunus is seen thanking Clinton and the US for their support in the student movement leading to the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Yunus Thanks America For Giving Him Bangla Government

In the lead-up to Durga Puja, radical Islamist groups in Bangladesh have issued threats to puja committees and temples, demanding 5 lakh Bangladeshi taka in exchange for allowing the festival to proceed. The Hindu festival, set to be celebrated from October 9 to 13, is facing intimidation and extortion attempts, raising concerns about religious tensions in the country.

Bangladesh: Radical Group Wants Ban On Durga Puja Festivities

Several Durga Puja celebration committees in Bangladesh have received anonymous letters, demanding USD 4,200 (5 lakh Taka) to celebrate Durga Puja, Daily Star, a Bangladeshi English daily reported.

Hindu temples in Bangladesh threatened to pay $4200 for celebrating Durga Puja

The long-standing tradition of Durga Puja celebrations in Bangladesh is currently under threat. According to local media reports members of the Hindu community in certain parts of Bangladesh are thinking of not holding celebrations this year. Watch to Know more.

Bangladesh: Threat Letters Sent To Durga Puja Celebration Committees

Bangladesh: Hindu Temples Face Extortion Threats Ahead Of Durga Puja

Weeks after imposing a ban on hilsa exports to India, Bangladesh on Saturday approved the export of 3,000 tonnes of the fish for the upcoming Durga Puja festival.

Bangladesh revokes export ban on Hilsa, approves export of 3,000 tonnes of Hilsa to India

Bangladesh has reversed the hilsa fish export ban and has approved the export of 3000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India ahead of the occasion of Durga Puja, Dhaka's commerce ministry announced in a statement on Saturday (Sep 21), as reported by Bangladesh-based newspaper The Daily Star.

Bangladesh reverses hilsa export ban, to send 3,000 tonnes of fish to India for Durga Puja

#Gravitas | The latest directive from the Bangladesh interim government demands that Durga Puja celebrations halt music during Azaan, and during Namaz. The development comes amidst the Bangladeshi interim government deciding to halt the export of Hilsa fish to India during Durga puja citing having enough Hilsa for their countrymen.

Bangladesh: Pause Durga Puja activities during Namaz, Azaan

Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has asked Hindus in the country not to play musical instruments as part of Durga Puja celebrations during namaz and azan, the country's local media reports stated.

Bangladesh: Yunus govt asks Hindus to pause Durga Puja music during namaz and azan

Farida Akhter, Advisor to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, announced that no Ilish fish will be exported to India for Durga Puja this year. She also stated that the government will not import meat to protect local farmers.

Bangladesh halts Hilsa fish exports to India

Bangladesh says no Hilsa to India during puja

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