The megalithic site of Gunung Padang in the highlands of western Java was constructed some 2,000 years ago over the course of several generations. Similar stone monuments are found across the ...

Naming a child is one of the most beautiful things about the parenthood journey. Though modernity has reached our homes, Indian parents are keen on picking baby names that resonates to their cultural ...

VIJAYAWADA: In a move aimed at preserving the sanctity and spiritual ambience of the shrine, the authorities of Sri Durga Malleswara Varla Devasthanam (SDMSD) atop Indrakeeladri, have decided to ...

Durga Mata is one of the most powerful feminine energy of this universe that is extremely nurturing. Ma Durga is the destroyer of bad elements, demons and negative energy. Once people start ...

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 ...

The origin of Durga Puja in this region goes back to the time of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Despite wide-ranging contentions about when and how the tradition of grandly celebrating Durga Puja was initiated ...

A winter chill that has been setting in the air has brought with it hints of the upcoming Puja festivities that will fill Indians across the world with warmth and excitement. Dussehra is around the ...

Many parts of India celebrate Navratri, the nine-day festival dedicated to Maa Durga, by giving up non-veg food and observing fasts. But have you ever wondered why Bengalis celebrate Durga Puja ...

Durga Puja 2025: Durga Puja is not just a religious festival but a vibrant cultural celebration that brings communities together. Rooted in Hindu mythology, it marks the victory of good over evil and ...

Durga Puja 2025 will be celebrated with devotion, joy, and cultural pride across India and among Indian communities around the world. This grand festival of Goddess Durga symbolises the victory of ...