Durga Puja 2021

Durga Puja 2021: Kolkata pandal highlights first ever Durgotsav celebrated over four centuries ago

The Behala Barisha Sarbojanin Durgostab Committee in Kolkata has set up a pandal on the theme of the Rajshahi Durga Puja, where many believe the first celebrations of the festival began nearly 415 years ago.

Navratri and Durga Puja: Here how both festivals and rituals are different from each other

Durga Puja is the biggest festival for Bengalis and for people living in the eastern part of India while Navratri is celebrated in the northern and western parts of India.

Durga Puja prep in full swing as country gears up to mark festival amid COVID-19 shadow

Artisans are busy putting the final touches on the Durga idols ahead of the celebrations, which begin with Mahalaya

Mahalaya 2021: Celebrations begin a week before Durga Puja; check history and significance of day here

According to the Hindu calendar, Mahalaya marks the last day of Pitru Paksha, which will be observed today, 6 October

Navratri 2021: Check out the colours list with dates and their significance

This festival is marked for the duration of nine days where devotees worship the nine forms of goddess Durga. This year, Navratri will be observed from 7 to 15 October.

Delhi allows Durga Puja, Dussehra celebrations with COVID-19 caveats; here's what's allowed

If any of the SOPs are not followed, then strict action will be taken against the organisers of the event