The evening session included Japanushthanam and pujas at 5.30 pm, followed by Prabhotsavam for Sri Swamy and Ammavaru, during which the chariot-like Prabha was decorated with 11 types of flowers ...

A 12-foot ceremonial idol of Nookambika Ammavaru has been installed, serving as the centrepiece for daily performances that include Kolatam, folk dances, sankeertanas, Bharatanatyam, and other ...

Navratri is a nine-day festival wherein people worship Maa Durga. Navratri takes place twice every year, once during Spring (March-April) and once during Autumn (September-October). The one that ...

This is a very personal event for us. It’s not like Durga Puja—it’s very different for us today.” Ayan further assured the paparazzi that visuals from the event would be shared later.

Deb Mukherjee, a prominent Bollywood actor and key figure in Mumbai's Durga Pooja celebrations, leaves a lasting legacy through his family and film career. File photo of actors Kajol Devgan ...

Ryan Kanaka‘ole grew up in a multigenerational home in Ka‘ū, the largest and southernmost district on Hawai‘i Island. It is 50% larger than O‘ahu, yet home to just over 8,000 residents, compared with ...

India has 29 states with at least 720 districts comprising of approximately 6 lakh villages, and over 8200 cities and towns. Indian postal department has allotted a unique postal code of pin code ...

Nine Forms of Goddess Durga: Goddess Durga is one of the prime goddesses in the Hindu religion. Durga is associated with strength, protection, motherhood, wars and destruction. It is believed that ...