Durga Puja Grant: Kolkata Grants Durga Puja Funds to Over …
WEB7 hours ago — Kolkata police have distributed Rs 85,000 grants to over 2,400 Durga Puja organizers, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee revealing that 50,000 pujas statewide are participating. Learn about the ongoing celebrations and funding issues faced by local organizers in this comprehensive report.
Durga Puja art preview brings international spotlight to Kolkata’s ...
WEB2 hours ago — Preview of Durga Puja in Kolkata by massArt attracts global tourists and dignitaries, showcasing Bengal's rich art and culture.
Mamata appeals: ‘Help people hit by flood this Durga Puja’
WEB8 hours ago — Urging people to provide aid to flood-affected people during the Durga Puja as the residents of several districts in the state are reeling under floodwater, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday reiterated that the flood situation in the state was “manmade” and hit out at the Central government.
Durga Puja: Durga Puja Organisers Address Protests: Can …
WEB7 hours ago — Kolkata: On the eve of Mahalaya, Durga Puja organisers, immersed in last-minute preparations, seemed anxious about completing pandals ahead of the Tritiya deadline as well as the possibility of street protests coming in the way of pandal-hopping.
Kolkata’s Durga Puja economy takes a major hit amidst ongoing …
WEB1 day ago — The Durga Puja economy in Kolkata has taken a hit as people keep away from festive extravaganza in the wake of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and...
Durga Puja pandal inspired by Tirupati Balaji temple inaugurated in Kolkata
WEB3 hours ago — West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday inaugurated a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata themed on the famous Vishnu temple in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati, kickstarting Bengalis' biggest festival in the state.
Kolkata's Durga Puja Celebrates Transport Evolution with …
WEB5 days ago — This year's Durga Puja in Kolkata highlights the evolution of public transport, featuring themes from the iconic 151-year-old trams to the futuristic underwater metro and next-gen transportation ...
Sombre mood after a Kolkata rape and murder dampens Durga Puja ...
WEB4 days ago — Durga Puja is a 10-day worship of the Hindu goddess Durga to celebrate her victory over a shape-shifting demon and embodies joy. Durga is one of the most powerful goddesses in Hinduism.
Explained: The ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ of Kolkata’s Puja
WEBDec 16, 2021 — Unesco’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage on Wednesday put “Durga Puja in Kolkata” on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Committee is meeting virtually in its 16th Session from December 13 to 18.
UNESCO recognises Kolkata’s Durga Puja as Intangible Cultural Heritage
WEBThe UNESCO on Wednesday added Durga Puja in Kolkata to its 2021 list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, giving international recognition to the biggest religious festival of the 331-year-old...
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