Kolkata’s Durga Puja economy takes a major hit amidst ... - The …
WEB4 hours ago · According to a research report by the British Council of India, “The economic worth of the creative industries around Durga Puja in West Bengal is at ₹32,377 crore, which is the size of the ...
Durga Puja Committee Removes 40ft Spine Installation ... - Times of India
WEB22 hours ago · A Kolkata Durga Puja committee has withdrawn a 40-foot spine installation from their pandal due to public scrutiny and concerns following recent protests. The theme, intended to symbolize family ...
Durga Puja 2024 Start and End Date: Know Rituals and Significance
WEB2 days ago · Festivals News: Durga Puja is set to occur from October 8 to October 13 in 2024. Known as Durgotsava, this festival honors Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura. C
Durga Puja 2024: Kolkata cops prepare detailed traffic plan for the ...
WEB1 day ago · With Durga Puja starting in next 10 days, the West Bengal government announced to deploy a round 1,000 additional traffic cops will be deployed on the streets from October 6, next Sunday. Further ...
Sombre mood after a Kolkata rape and murder dampens Durga Puja ...
WEB2 days ago · Durga Puja is a 10-day worship of the Hindu goddess Durga to celebrate her victory over a shape-shifting demon and embodies joy. Durga is one of the most powerful goddesses in Hinduism. She ...
RG Kar hangs heavy on Durga Puja 2024, Bengalis debate to ... - India …
WEB3 days ago · A 2019 report by the British Council of India estimates that the creative industries surrounding Durga Puja in West Bengal are worth Rs 32,377 crore (GBP 3.29 billion, USD 4.53 billion). This staggering figure is equivalent to the economy of several smaller nations around the globe.
Irish and Indian artists take centre stage together for Kolkata’s Durga …
WEB4 days ago · This Durga Puja, Irish and Indian artists are working together to create a pandal at the Behala Nutan Dal, blending the artistic traditions of both countries. The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi initiated this to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India-Ireland diplomatic relations.
Durga Puja 2024: Celebrations, Significance And When It's ... - Zee News
WEB4 days ago · In 2024, Durga Puja is set to begin on October 10, with Mahalaya falling on October 9. The main celebrations will take place from October 10 to October 14, culminating in Vijayadashami, which...
A Hindu Mardi Gras Where Indian Progressivism Is Alive and Well
WEBOct 25, 2023 · The work, part of a makeshift pavilion to worship the Hindu goddess Durga, was designed to break taboos in India about menstruation. And it had a clear target: A half-man, half-bull demon at...
UNESCO recognises Kolkata’s Durga Puja as Intangible Cultural Heritage
WEBThe UNESCO on Wednesday added Durga Puja in Kolkata to its 2021 list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, giving international recognition to the biggest religious festival of the 331-year-old city...