Navratri, meaning "nine nights," is a significant Hindu festival celebrated twice a year—during the spring as Chaitra ...

Dussehra is celebrated on the final day of Durga Puja or Navratri. The day is marked by ‘ramleela’ programs and the burning of the effigies of the demon king Ravana. It signifies the triumph ...

In some regions of India, Dussehra is considered a central aspect of the Navratri festival ... the festival coincides with Durga Puja, where images of Goddess Durga are worshipped for her victory ...

Durga Puja is a a part of the Navaratri festival held in many places of India. It is most religiously celebrated in North India, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Out of the the nine days of ...

The festival culminates on the 10th day, known as Dussehra, when Hindus celebrate ... In the state of West Bengal Navaratri culminates in the Durga Puja, when Durga idols are carried in procession ...

Navratri fasting: Almond kheer ... In October, banks will be closed on key occasions such as Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Durga Puja, Valmiki Jayanti, Diwali, among others, as listed by the RBI.

From Shailputri to Siddhidhatri, every day for nine days of Chaitra Navratri, each Bhog honors different avatars of Maa Durga through special offerings, Prasadam made with lots of love and devotion.

Local organizers go head-to-head to craft magnificent pandals- - which are temporary stall-like structures, displaying the revered idols of Maa Durga ... Puja. This day falls during Chaitra ...

Hotels in the city are going big with Navratri and Durga Puja thalis. At Radisson Blu, flavours of Bengal, Rajasthan and Gujarat will be served up at curated ‘Akaal Bodhan’ menus for lunch and ...