On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of ...

Traditionally made after Saraswati Puja, Gota Sheddho is a beloved Bengali one-pot vegetable meal made with a few seasonings. It means whole-boiled ingredients reflecting the flavour of this simple ...

Devotees conduct a small puja or prayer ceremony dedicated to Goddess Durga on this day. The puja involves chanting hymns, reciting mantras, and offering flowers, incense, and lighted diyas to the ...

A woman preacher has performed the rituals for Saraswati Puja, during which devotees pray to the Hindu goddess of knowledge, education and music ... Puja is held in the Bengali month of Magh ...

Saraswati Puja is a time for celebration, devotion, and delicious food. One such dish, Gota Sheddho, made with whole vegetables, is eaten the next day when stale. Discover the cultural and spiritual ...

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What does this festival mean to Devlina Kumar? A celebration of learning, gratitude, yellow saris, love and lots of bhog and kul. Read on... Pic: Tathagata Ghosh Actress Devlina Kumar believes ...

Let's find out. Ber or Indian jujube plays an important role in Basant Panchami celebrations in the east, especially during Saraswati Puja. In Bengali and Odia cultures especially, ber, which is also ...