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- 1Foreign Diplomats Tour Kolkata's Durga Puja Pandals●Foreign Diplomats Visit Kolkata’s Iconic Durga Puja Pandals, Call Experience “Incredible”
A group of foreign diplomats visited Kolkata's famous Durga Puja pandals, describing the experience as "incredible". The visit highlighted the festival's cultural reach and Kolkata's reputation for elaborate puja artistry, with diplomats praising the craftsmanship and atmosphere of the celebrations.
- 2Durga Puja celebrations kick off at Eden Gardens in West Bengal●West Bengal Durga Puja : Eden Gardens में दुर्गा पूजा का भव्य आगाज, CM Suvendu Adhikari हुए शामिल
Durga Puja festivities opened in grand style at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, West Bengal, with senior leader Suvendu Adhikari among those attending the inauguration. The event marks the start of the state's biggest annual festival, and the prominent venue and political presence have drawn wide attention as celebrations begin across Bengal.
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More than one lakh devotees thronged the Kanaka Durga temple on Vijayawada's Indrakeeladri hill on the opening day of the Dasara festival, according to the Times of India. The huge turnout marks the start of the nine-day celebrations, with large crowds expected to continue through the festivities.
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Navratri, the nine-night Hindu festival honouring the goddess Durga, is under way in India, with Telugu-language media publishing guides on which of Durga's nine avatars is worshipped each day and which flowers should be offered. Devotees are following daily puja traditions ahead of Dasara festivities, with temples and households observing rituals throughout the period.
- 5Eden Gardens to host 3,000-drone Durga Puja show on Mahalaya 2026●Durga Puja 2026: Mahalaya पर Eden Gardens में भव्य शो, 3000 Drone से मां दुर्गा का आगमन | Kolkata
A grand drone show is planned at Eden Gardens in Kolkata for Mahalaya, marking the start of Durga Puja 2026. Around 3,000 drones will be used to depict the arrival of Goddess Durga. News of the spectacle has drawn wide attention, with many excited about the scale of the celebration in the city.
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Mahalaya is being searched across India as Bengalis mark the end of Pitru Paksha and the run-up to Durga Puja. Many wake before dawn for tarpan rituals honouring ancestors, a tradition long tied to the pre-dawn broadcast of Chandi Path on All India Radio. The Economic Times explains the story behind the 4 AM ritual and the radio custom that accompanies it.
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Mahalaya, the day marking the start of Durga Puja festivities in Bengal and other parts of India, is being widely looked up for 2026. People are checking the date and sharing Chandi Path recitations traditionally broadcast early that morning, ahead of the autumn festival season.
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Mahalaya, marking the beginning of Durga Puja, is drawing wide attention across India, with searches and discussion peaking. Bengalis traditionally wake before dawn on this day to listen to the Chandipath recitation, a radio tradition dating back decades that invokes Goddess Durga and signals the countdown to the festival. Outlets are explaining the ritual's origins and its enduring cultural significance for families.
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Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens cricket stadium echoed with the beats of the dhak as West Bengal prepares for Mahalaya, the traditional start of Durga Puja festivities. The event, captured on video and shared by NDTV, shows drummers marking the occasion at the famous venue. West Bengal is currently a top trending topic in India as celebrations begin.
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Evening rain in Kolkata sent shoppers running for cover and left puja organisers worried about the upcoming festivities. With Durga Puja celebrations and last-minute pandal preparations under way, unseasonal showers are disrupting crowds and raising concerns about further wet weather during the city's biggest festival period.
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The weather office has issued an update on rain during Durga Puja in West Bengal, with reports asking whether showers could disrupt festivities and puja shopping in Kolkata and across the state. Outlets are sharing day-by-day forecasts on when and where Bengal may get wet, and whether the retreating monsoon will bring heavy rain during the celebrations.
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Durga Puja celebrations are under way in Bangladesh, with around 33,000 pandals being set up across the country. Authorities have announced a three-tier security plan, and police say rumours will be met with immediate action. In Rajbari, 461 puja mandaps are being decorated with mythological and diverse themed designs as communities prepare for the festival.
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Weather officials warn of heavy rain across West Bengal just before Durga Puja, as a pair of low-pressure systems and cyclonic circulations develop over the Bay of Bengal. The timing has drawn wide attention, with many noting the monsoon appears to be making a late surge before withdrawing. Celebrations and outdoor plans could be affected in the coming days.
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Shuvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, is among the names drawing attention in India on the day of Mahalaya, which marks the beginning of Durga Puja festivities. The Prime Minister extended greetings on the occasion, and political figures including Adhikari are being discussed as the festive season begins in Bengal.
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The Alipore weather office has issued an alert forecasting rain and gusty winds across Kolkata and three other districts of south Bengal until afternoon on Mahalaya, the day marking the start of Durga Puja festivities. The forecast comes as devotees prepare for the ritualistic offerings of the day, and many are worried the rain could disrupt outdoor celebrations and pandal visits planned for the start of Puja week.
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Mahalaya, the day heralding the arrival of Goddess Durga, is being observed across India and West Bengal ahead of Durga Puja. Many Bengalis wake before dawn on this day to listen to the traditional radio recitation of Chandipath, a decades-old ritual. The Economic Times explains the story behind the 4 AM tradition and its cultural significance as preparations for the festival begin.
- 17Mahalaya 2026: Durga Puja festivities open as Eden Gardens decks up●Mahalaya 2026 LIVE | আজ মহালয়ায় পুজোর উদ্বোধন | মেগা ইভেন্টের আগে সেজেছে Eden Gardens | Bangla News
West Bengal is marking Mahalaya 2026, the traditional start of Durga Puja celebrations, with live coverage of the day's rituals across Bengali media. Attention is also on Kolkata's Eden Gardens, which has been decorated ahead of a mega event tied to the festivities. Devotees are observing the occasion that formally inaugurates the puja season.
- 18Lakhbir Singh Lakha devotional songs trend ahead of Navratri 2026●Navratri Special Bhakti Song 2026 || Lakhbir Singh Lakha ke Superhit Mata Bhajan 2026 || #bhaktisong
Devotional music by veteran singer Lakhbir Singh Lakha, known for his Mata bhajans, is drawing large audiences ahead of Navratri 2026. A compilation of his popular hymns to the goddess has accumulated millions of likes, reflecting strong demand for bhakti songs during the festival season dedicated to the nine forms of Durga.
- 19Claim cites Shiva Purana saying Durga is mother of the Trinity●The Shiva Purana states that Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are all offspring of Sadashiva (Kal Brahma) and Goddess Durga. In
A claim circulating on social media states that the Shiva Purana, in the Rudra Samhita, Adhyay 6, describes Durga as 'Tridev Janani', the mother of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, making them offspring of Sadashiva and Goddess Durga. The assertion has drawn wide attention and debate among devotees and commenters discussing Hindu scripture.
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Around 200 clubs in West Bengal have decided not to accept the state government's Durga Puja grant, responding to an appeal by the chief minister. Eden Gardens, Kolkata's famous cricket ground, is also trending in searches across India. The donation refusal has sparked discussion about the scale and future of the annual puja funding scheme for community clubs.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Vijay is meeting Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu during a visit to Vijayawada. The Tamil Nadu leader is also scheduled to visit the Kanaka Durga temple and attend the Vijayawada Utsav. The talks are drawing attention as a sign of warmer ties between the two southern state governments.
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Sharadiya Navratri is beginning, with searches across India asking when the festival starts. Reports say the nine-day festival opens with worship of Goddess Shailputri, the first form of Durga, and ghatasthapana rituals. Coverage also highlights traditional beliefs about the goddess's arrival, her vehicle and the significance of kalash sthapana at home, with devotees preparing for fasting and prayers through the festival.
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South Bengal is experiencing heavy showers and thunder across cities, with weather expected to stay the same during the Durga Puja festivities. People are discussing how the rain is spoiling shopping plans and what the forecast means for the upcoming celebrations.
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The traditional aarti of Maa Durga, beginning 'Om Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri', is drawing wide attention as Sharad Navratri gets underway in India. The nine-day festival sees devotees observe fasts and offer daily prayers to the goddess, with Hindi publications sharing full aarti lyrics for worshippers to recite each day during the festival.
- 25Dasara festival new collections spark festive shopping buzz●Dasara festival NEW Collections #kanakadurga collections #offersale
Retailer KanakaDurga Collections has launched a new collection tied to the Dasara festival, promoted alongside an ongoing sale offer. The festive-season promotion is drawing significant attention as shoppers look for traditional clothing and deals ahead of the celebrations.
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"Jai Ambe Gauri", the traditional aarti dedicated to Goddess Durga, is drawing renewed attention across India. The devotional hymn, sung daily during Navratri in temples and homes, is being searched and shared widely as devotees observe the festival season. Many are posting renditions and lyrics, keeping the chant among the country's most-viewed devotional content at the moment.
- 27Orova ransomware group lists Singapore manufacturer as new victim▼🚨New ransom group blog posts!🚨 Group name: Orova Post title: Codar (Pte) Ltd Location: 🇸🇬 SG Sector: Manufacturing Info:
The Orova ransomware group has published new victim listings on its leak site, naming Codar (Pte) Ltd, a Singapore-based manufacturing company, along with Durga Bearings in India. Cybersecurity threat-intelligence watchers are flagging the posts, which typically precede data leaks or ransom demands. The listing places yet another industrial firm in the group's sights, adding to ongoing concern over ransomware activity targeting the manufacturing sector across Asia.
- 28Devotees greet each other as Navratri begins October 11●✨ Wishing you a blessed Navratri (October 11 to 21) ✨ www.srividyatantram.com WhatsApp message at +919961585383 Srividya
Navratri greetings are being shared for the festival running from October 11 to 21. Among them, the Srividya Tantra Peedom, which offers free online education in Srividya Tantra puja and tantra yoga, is wishing devotees a blessed Navratri and pointing to its classes and WhatsApp contact. The nine-night Hindu festival honouring the goddess Durga draws widespread greetings and religious activity each year.
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Kolkata is preparing for Durga Puja 2026, with ornamental arches being installed along Red Road, including a striking design featuring a giant lotus motif. Bengali media report that the city is being decked out for mother goddess worship ahead of the festival, and the elaborate street decorations are drawing public attention as the celebrations approach.
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Birendra Krishna Bhadra's Mahalaya is once again in focus as West Bengal marks the occasion. His classic dawn recitation of the Chandipath, broadcast for decades on All India Radio, remains a cherished tradition marking the start of Durga Puja. Anandabazar noted the day's significance, and listeners continue to celebrate his iconic voice each year.
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Evening rain in Kolkata sent shoppers scrambling for cover, with rainfall catching people out in the streets. The wet weather has also left Durga Puja organisers worried, as preparations and festivities could be affected if the showers continue. Weather conditions in the city are being closely watched over the puja period.
- 32Crowds at Durga temple camps trigger temporary medicine shortage●Heavy devotee turnout leads to temporary medicine shortage at Durga temple camps
Large crowds of devotees visiting Durga temple camps have led to a temporary shortage of medicines at the site, according to reports. Organisers and medical teams are working to restock supplies as the influx of pilgrims continues, with health services at the camps stretched by the unexpectedly heavy turnout.
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A gold crown worth Rs 75 lakh has been offered as a gift to Goddess Durga at the Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The presentation of the precious 'swarna' (gold) kirita to the presiding deity is drawing wide attention in the region, with Telugu media reporting on the significant devotional donation.