Durga Puja 2026: Why West Bengal’s biggest festival is under pressure this year
Joy Pillai | May 30, 2026, 10:38 AM IST
This year's Durga Puja is facing a 'Maati Crisis', which has cast a shadow on West Bengal's biggest festival.
Joy Pillai | May 30, 2026, 10:38 AM IST
This year's Durga Puja is facing a 'Maati Crisis', which has cast a shadow on West Bengal's biggest festival.
Saanchi Gupta | Jan 23, 2026, 11:52 PM IST
On Saraswati Puja, the devotees offer prayers to the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and arts. Commonly, the day is celebrated as Basant Panchami, which, in simple terminology, implies the end of the winter season and the beginning of the spring season.
PTI | Oct 30, 2025, 3:28 PM IST
Prime Minister Modi has said that developing Bihar was a top priority for the NDA government.
Abhijeet Sen | Oct 28, 2025, 7:11 PM IST
Owning to alerts on Cyclone Montha, several states of India have declared school holidays. Scroll down to know more.
Shawn Dass | Oct 27, 2025, 9:44 PM IST
Celebrate the divine spirit of Chhath Puja 2025 with these 50+ heartfelt wishes, messages, and GIFs to share with your family and friends on Sandhya Arghya.
Abhijeet Sen | Oct 27, 2025, 8:21 PM IST
Several people have been reported missing as boat carrying Chhath Puja devotees capsized in Chandauli.
Victor Dasgupta | Oct 27, 2025, 2:58 PM IST
In east and northeast Delhi, major gatherings are expected at the Gandhi Nagar Chhath Poojan Samiti Naav Ghat near the Old Iron Bridge, Purvanchal Nav Nirman Sangtan Ghat and Satyamev Jayate Ghat near Geeta Colony, each likely to draw more than 45,000 devotees.
PTI | Oct 26, 2025, 5:24 PM IST
In his 127th edition of his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat, PM Modi said that the Chhath Puja was a confluence of devotion, affection and tradition and reflected India's social unity.
Shiwani | Oct 25, 2025, 6:37 PM IST
As the sacred festival of Chhath Puja begins, the heartfelt melodies of Chhath Geet continue to echo across riverbanks, celebrating gratitude, faith, and togetherness.
Kumar Utkarsh | Oct 24, 2025, 4:07 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2025 runs from October 25 to 28, honoring the Sun God. This ancient, four-day festival includes rigorous fasting, ritual bathing (Nahay Khay), and offerings to the setting and rising Sun (Arghya).
Anirudha Yerunkar | Oct 24, 2025, 12:14 PM IST
The two-day bank holiday will ensure devotees can participate fully in rituals and celebrations, while banks resume normal operations on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Kumar Utkarsh | Oct 24, 2025, 10:38 AM IST
Come and see the incredible beauty of Chhath Puja in 2025 at India's most holy riverbanks, like those in Patna and Varanasi. It's a stunning celebration of faith where people's deep devotion, the river, and the beautiful sunrise rituals all come together.