Durga Puja 2025: Chittaranjan Park Durga Pandal inspired by Satyajit Ray’s ‘Sonar Kella’

September 30, 2025 3:55 PM

Durga Puja 2025: Chittaranjan Park Durga Pandal inspired by Satyajit Ray’s ‘Sonar Kella’

While every Durga Puja pandal puja showcases devotion and creativity, the thematic decorations at CR in Delhi have drawn particular attention. The Chittaranjan Park Durga Puja committee here has blended tradition with cinematic brilliance this year, unveiling a Durga Puja pandal inspired by Satyajit Ray’s iconic film 'Sonar Kella'. The celebration coincides with the committee’s 50th anniversary of constructing grand Durga pandals, making the occasion even more special. For its pandal in K-B...

Maa Durga’s blessings: President Murmu, PM Modi greet country on Maha Ashtami

September 30, 2025 12:26 PM

Maa Durga’s blessings: President Murmu, PM Modi greet country on Maha Ashtami

On the sacred occasion of Maha Ashtami, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the nation, celebrating Durga Puja and Navratri, invoking the blessings of Maa Durga for peace, prosperity, and well-being. In a post on X, President Murmu highlighted the cultural, spiritual, and social essence of the festival. Her post, originally in Hindi, read in translation: "On the holy occasion of Durga Puja, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to...