Chaitra Navratri, an auspicious Hindu festival, has begun today, Sunday, March 30, 2025, and will go on till Monday, April 7.

Chaitra Navratri: Nine-Day festival honours Goddess Durga's incarnations

This year’s Durga Puja celebrations are witnessing a shift towards sustainability, with eco-friendly pandals making a bold statement. Organizers are increasingly opting for biodegradable materials such as bamboo, jute, clay, and recycled items to create the elaborate structures that house the idols of Goddess Durga. These eco-conscious pandals not only reduce environmental impact but also raise awareness about the importance of protecting nature. The use of natural dyes, solar lighting, and plastic-free zones adds to the green theme, making these pandals a blend of artistic creativity and environmental responsibility.

Durga Puja: Eco-Friendly Pandals Make A Statement

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.

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

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Chaitra Navratri: Nine-Day festival honours Goddess Durga's incarnations

Durga Puja: Eco-Friendly Pandals Make A Statement

Durga Puja: Crowd Flock To Pandals To Worship Goddess Durga

Meet The Idol Makers Who Bring Goddess Durga To Life

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

Kamala Harris' niece slammed for tweeting image depicting aunt as Durga