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Hina Khan’s post-Navratri ethnics are goals for upcoming Diwali

Hina Khan is on a spree of sharing snippets from her ethnic fashion diaries. The actor, who is an absolute fashionista, shared a slew of pictures from her best-dressed diaries on her Instagram profile on Thursday and drove our midweek blues away. Post-Navratri, Hina is celebrating the aftertaste of the festive season in an ethnic ensemble.(Instagram/@realhinakhan) 7
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Updated on Oct 06, 2022 03:43 PM IST

Durga Puja 2022: People take part in Vijayadashami across country

Sindoor Khela is known as the 'vermillion game', and is celebrated by Bengali Hindu women.(AFP) 8
news
Updated on Oct 06, 2022 10:38 AM IST

Sindoor Khela 2022: Women bask in festivities. Pics inside

Sindoor Khela 2022: Durga Puja comes to an end for this year. The festival started with Mahalaya on September 26 and ended with Vijaya Dashami on October 5. Sindoor khela is one of the main attractions of Durga Puja when married women smear vermillion on the faces of each other.(Praful Gangurde / HT Photo) 7
lifestyle
Updated on Oct 05, 2022 03:00 PM IST

Here's how Dussehra celebrations unfolded | In pics

Women take part in Sindoor Khela - a Bengali Hindu tradition where women smear each other with sindoor on Vijayadashami in New Delhi on Wednesday.(HT Photo/Sanjeev Verma) 5
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Published on Oct 05, 2022 02:15 PM IST

Kajol, Tanishaa Mukerji, Sumona Chakravarti reunite for Durga Puja celebrations

Like every year, Kajol, her sister Tanishaa Mukerji and cousin Sharbani Mukherjee came together to celebrate Durga Puja at a pandal in Juhu on Saturday. Their cousin Ayan Mukerji and mother Tanuja were not spotted. (Varinder Chawla) 5
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Published on Oct 02, 2022 02:06 PM IST

Durga Puja 2022: Here's all you need to know about the devotional Dhunuchi Naach

The iconic Dhunuchi Naach is an integral part of Durga Puja and has become synonymous with the festival. It is performed during the evening Durga aarti by devotees holding two or even three dhunuchis at once and dancing to the beats of the Dhak. Here's all you need to know about the significance of Bengal's Dhunuchi Naach during Durga Puja.(ANI) 7
lifestyle
Published on Sep 28, 2022 03:17 PM IST

Navratri 2022: Significance of Garba during the 9-day-long festival

The nine-day-long festival of Navratri, which marks the victory of good over evil, has begun today, September 26 and will go on till October 5. It is held annually during the month of Ashwin (September or October). One of the main highlights of Navratri celebrations in the country is the traditional dance form 'Garba' which is a symbol of devotion and worship.(HT Photo/Santosh Kumar) 8
lifestyle
Published on Sep 26, 2022 02:04 PM IST

Devotees offer prayers on day 1 of Navratri | Pics

Devotees transport an idol of Goddess Durga to a community pandal at Lalbaug in Mumbai.(PTI) 6
news
Published on Sep 26, 2022 12:49 PM IST

Mahalaya 2022: Here's all you need to know about the auspicious day

The 10-day-long festival of Durga Puja begins with Mahalaya. It is observed at the end of Shradh or Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors.(Unsplash) 7
lifestyle
Published on Sep 24, 2022 05:37 PM IST

Durga Puja 2022: Shashti to Dashami, significance of the five auspicious days

Durga Puja is one of the biggest Hindu festivals celebrated across the country to mark the victory of goddess Durga in her battle against the shape-shifting asura, Mahishasura. Also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, this festival holds great significance for the Bengali community who celebrates it with great pomp every year. It begins with Mahalaya, which will be observed on September 25 this year. Here's how the significance of the five auspicious days of Durga Puja.(ANI) 6
lifestyle
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 12:19 PM IST

In pics | Kolkata Durga Puja pandal based on 'Vatican City' church theme

Durga Puja, an auspicious Hindu festival, symbolises the victory of good over evil, commemorating goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasur. Themed-pandals in the north Indian belt have become an inseparable part of celebrating the festival.(ANI) 5
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Published on Sep 23, 2022 10:39 AM IST

Durga Puja: Preparations in full swing in West Bengal ahead of biggest festival

An artisan paints a clay idol of Goddess Durga at a workshop, ahead of the celebrations of Durga Puja, in Nadia, West Bengal.(PTI) 8
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Published on Sep 17, 2022 11:07 AM IST

Durga Puja 2022: City of Joy Kolkata gears up for biggest festival

The festival of Durga Puja will be observed from October 1 this year and will go on till October 5. It starts with Mahalaya (September 25) with the ritual of 'pran pratistha' which is done by painting the eyes on the idol goddess Durga. Sasthi, Saptami, Ashtami are the other auspicious days with their own significance and rituals. The celebrations culminate on Vijaya Dashami day when the idols are immersed in rivers. After a two-year hiatus due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, the City of Joy Kolkata is finally happy to host one of the country's biggest festivals once again with much favour and enthusiasm.(AFP) 10
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Published on Sep 05, 2022 05:00 PM IST

Bipasha Basu and her mother Mamta Basu twin in Garad Sarees for Vijayadashami

Bipasha Basu looked drop-dead gorgeous as she posed with her mother Mamta Basu on Vijayadashami.(Instagram/@bipashabasu) 8
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Published on Oct 16, 2021 02:07 PM IST

Here's how devotees in Kolkata celebrated Vijayadashami, see pics

Vijayadashami marks the final day of the Durga Puja festival. On this day devotees bid goodbye to Goddess Durga by immersing the idols in water. In the North, devotees burn effigies of Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhakaran. Here's how the people of Kolkata celebrated Vijayadashami.(PTI) 9
lifestyle
Updated on Oct 16, 2021 12:40 PM IST

Dussehra 2021: Women indulge in Sindoor Khela

As we near the end of Navratri and Durga Puja, the women have immersed in the festive rituals of playing sindoor. It is a traditional ritual of Hindu married women to play with vermilion to mark the last day of Durga Puja.(HT Photos/ Varinder Chawla) 9
lifestyle
Published on Oct 15, 2021 03:34 PM IST

Durga Puja 2021: Devotees gear up to celebrate Dussehra

Dussehra is the last day of the Navaratri festival. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. Here's how devotees all over India are gearing up for Dussehra.(PTI) 7
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Published on Oct 14, 2021 12:04 PM IST

Mouni Roy stuns in gorgeous golden saree as she offers prayers on Maha Ashtami

The festival of Durga Puja is celebrated with great grandeur and pomp in West Bengal. It is not just a festival for the Bengalis but also an emotion. Mouni Roy, who is a Bengali, celebrated Maha Ashtami in a community pandal in Mumbai.(Instagram/@imouniroy) 8
lifestyle
Published on Oct 13, 2021 04:21 PM IST

In photos: Laser show suspended in Kolkata's 'Burj Khalifa' Durga pandal

Devotees take pictures of Dubai's Burj Khalifa tower pandal created by Kolkata’s Sreebhumi Sporting Club as the Durga Puja celebration commences in Kolkata.(ANI) 5
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Published on Oct 13, 2021 03:48 PM IST

Durga Puja 2021: Celebrities offer prayers to Goddess Durga

Every year several people from the film fraternity celebrate Durga Puja with their family and friends. Television actors too deck up and visit pandals to offer prayers to Goddess Durga. Here are a few pictures of celebrities celebrating Durga Puja.(Instagram, PTI) 12
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Updated on Oct 13, 2021 04:52 PM IST

Durga Puja 2021: Here's how devotees celebrated Maha Saptami

Maha Saptami is an important day since this day marks the beginning of the Maha Puja during Durga Puja. On this day, devotees go to river Ganga and submerge a banana tree (Kola Bou) in the holy water and then drape it in a new sari. Here's how devotees all over India celebrated the auspicious occasion of Maha Saptami.(ANI) 9
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Updated on Oct 13, 2021 09:29 AM IST

Kajol visits Durga Puja pandal, unites with family

Kajol visited the Durga Puja pandal at Santa Cruz on Tuesday. She was in a red sari. (Varinder Chawla) 5
entertainment
Published on Oct 12, 2021 04:07 PM IST

These themed Kolkata Durga Puja pandals will leave you intrigued

Every year different pandals in Kolkata come up with unique themes that attract people from all over West Bengal and the neighbouring areas. From 70's Bollywood to New farm laws, here are a few interesting pandals in Kolkata that are worth the visit.(PTI/ANI) 7
lifestyle
Published on Oct 10, 2021 10:51 PM IST

Artists give final touch to Durga idols

The festival of Navratri will be observed from October 7 till October 15. This year Ashtami falls on October 13 while Dashami is on October 15. In this still, an artist gives final touches to an idol of Goddess Durga for the Durga Puja celebration, in Patna.(PTI) 7
lifestyle
Published on Oct 09, 2021 04:34 PM IST

Photos: 8 things to do in Kolkata during Durga Puja 2021

Preparations have begun in full swing in Kolkata. Sculptures have started giving finishing touches to the idols while the people of the city are rushing to the market for their last moment shopping. The Durga Puja experience in Kolkata is very different from the rest of India and it is something worth experiencing at least once in your life. Here are a few things you can do in Kolkata during Durga Puja.(Instagram) 9
lifestyle
Published on Sep 25, 2021 05:33 PM IST

Photos: Top Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata you need to visit this year

Pandals in Kolkata start getting crowded way before the actual puja commences. People from nearby places visit the city several days prior to the festival just to look at the intriguing idols of Maa Durga and the themed pandal decorations.(Pexels) 8
lifestyle
Updated on Sep 24, 2021 01:44 PM IST

In pics: Artists give finishing touches to idols ahead of Durga Puja 2021

With Durga Puja just around the corner, artists all over India are giving finishing touches to the idols before they are taken to pandals, temples and homes where the rituals take place.(AP) 7
lifestyle
Updated on Sep 24, 2021 01:11 PM IST

In pics: Kolkata gears up for Durga Puja, preparations in full swing

Durga Puja is celebrated for ten days in the Ashwin month. It is not just a festival for the people of Bengal but also an emotion. This year Navratri will commence on October 7, 2021, and will end on October 15, 2021. Due to the current Covid-19 situation, the celebration will be scaled down all over India. Here are a few pictures of how the people of Kolkata are gearing up for the biggest festival in the city.(PTI) 8
lifestyle
Updated on Sep 21, 2021 04:27 PM IST

PHOTOS | Durga Puja 2020: Celebrations around the nation’s capital

Devotees bring an idol of goddess Durga to immerse it in an immersion pit on the final day of Durga Puja Festival, at Sector - 56 near Kendriya Vihar, in Gurugram, India, on Monday, October 26, 2020. (Praveen Kumar/HT Photos) 14
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Updated on Oct 26, 2020 06:18 PM IST

Photos: Durga Puja 2019 celebrations across India

Noida, India - October 01, 2019: People have started installing Durga idols in pandals in different sectors ahead of Durga puja celebrations starting from October 4, in Noida, India, on Tuesday, October 01, 2019. (sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times) 10
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Updated on Oct 04, 2019 07:07 PM IST
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