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...

President Murmu extends greetings on eve of Durga Puja

September 29, 2025 9:29 PM

President Murmu extends greetings on eve of Durga Puja

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conveyed her greetings to all citizens on the eve of Durga Puja, extending her best wishes to Indians both within the country and abroad. In her message, the President said that Durga Puja reflects India’s rich culture, faith, and spiritual heritage. She highlighted that worshipping Maa Durga in her nine forms serves not only as a path to spiritual purification but also inspires people to uphold truth, justice, and compassion. The festival, she added, promot...

‘May our lives be filled with light and purpose’: PM Modi extends Mahalaya greetings

September 21, 2025 10:52 AM

‘May our lives be filled with light and purpose’: PM Modi extends Mahalaya greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Mahalaya, which marks the beginning of Durga Puja festivities. “Wishing you all Shubho Mahalaya! As the sacred days of Durga Puja draw near, may our lives be filled with light and purpose. May the divine blessings of Maa Durga bring unwavering strength, lasting joy and wonderful health,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X. Mahalaya is observed at the conclusion of Shradh or Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindu...