Navratri, meaning “nine nights,” stretches across nine days of devotion to Goddess Durga’s nine avatars. It rules the western and northern regions of India, with Gujarat and Maharashtra going all out.

Sitting atop her lion, the Hindu goddess Durga wields a celestial weapon in each of her 10 hands. But her target isn’t the usual demon of deceit, Mahishasura. She’s taking aim at a different perceived ...

As the rhythmic beat of the dhak drum echoed through New Delhi’s own Mini Bengal—Chittaranjan Park, as locals affectionately call it—I found myself swept up in the festive spirit during my visit to ...

A huge religious carnival shows that India remains a country of diverse political and social beliefs, despite the right-wing national government’s dominance. The Durga Puja, the Bengal region’s ...

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MUMBAI (ANI) – With Navratri and Durga Puja, the festive spirit is currently at an all-time high in India. Like others, celebrities from B-town are also making sure to indulge in the festivities with ...

A three-day festival full of music, food, dancing and celebration is coming to Costa Mesa this weekend, offering a glimpse into Bengali culture and connection for Orange County. The three-day-long ...