Women dressed in white and red saris indulged in 'sindoor khela' or the playful smearing of vermilion on each other's face inside the marquees, before the idols were taken away for immersion.
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DURGA PUJA
For 1st time in 525 yrs, no animal sacrifice in Tripura temple
There would be no sacrifice of animals during Durga Puja in the famous Durga Bari temple here for the first time in 525 years as the Tripura High Court has banned the centuries-old tradition of animal sacrifice in religious places.
'Balakot to NRC': Bengal Durga puja set to begin with bang
The puja rituals, however, began on Thursday itself, with Panchami - the fifth day of the lunar calendar - the puja eve - making way for Shashthi (the sixth day of the lunar calendar) in the evening, as per the Hindu almanac.
Puja: Shops in city see record business
Meanwhile, security arrangements have been in place in the capital and CCTV cameras installed at prime locations. Additional Policemen have been deployed at the spot to maintain the crowd.
মাটির দুর্গার অন্তরালে জ্যান্ত দুর্গা কাঁদে
চোখের জল মুছে শক্তিরূপিনী হও । জ্যান্ত দুর্গাদের রুখে দাঁড়াতে হবে নিজের সন্তান টিকে প্রকৃত শিক্ষা দিয়ে মানুষ করার জন্য । যে ছেলের জন্য মায়ের প্রতি নিয়ত অবমাননা তার জন্য মায়ের দিকে আঙুল উঠে । জ্যান্ত দুর্গারা অন্তরের শক্তি নিয়ে রুখে না দাঁড়ালে সমাজ কি সুস্থ থাকবে ?
People remembers their forefathers on the sacred occasion of Mahalaya
Mahalaya is the occasion where devotees invoke Goddess Durga, who is treated as a daughter in Bengali community, by chanting mantras to welcome her from her husband Lord Shiva's abode, Kailash.
Puja preparation takes pace
Like every year, the special attraction of the Puja remained Bharat Ratna Sangha, located at Ushabazar. They maintained their grandeur but revealed nothing about their theme or pandal model.
Maharashtra gears up for Ganeshotsav
Despite hurdles, Maharashtra is set to welcome Lord Ganesha, also known as 'Vighnaharta' (remover of obstacles), for the 10-day long Ganesh Chaturthi, deemed as the state's biggest public festival, slated to begin on Monday.
Ganesh Puja getting bigger, idol prices up
The Puja map of the capital has witnessed an elephantine entry of a new God into its periphery. Over the past few years, Lord Ganesh has become hugely popular in the city.
Kharchi fervor picking up
'Yesterday was the last day when, we the traders have seen some people coming over here. Today, the rush of people increased from yesterday. The business also picking up steadily' said a trader.
Tripura CM calls for speedy industrialisation and GDP growth
The annual festival of worship of Fourteen Gods popularly known as Kharchi Puja in Tripura started here Wednesday. Of the many festivals in the hilly northeast Indian state, Kharchi Puja occupies the pride of the place.
Traditional ‘Rath Yatra’ tomorrow
With return Shri Jagannath Dev from the Snan Yatra (a ritual performed prior to the main event of Rath Yatra), the fervour regarding the traditional “Rath Yatra” festival already set in throughout the state.
Mahavir Jayanti observed amidst religious fervor
Celebrations on Mahavir Jayanti, one of the most auspicious days for the Jains, vary between communities across the world. Usually an idol of Lord Mahavira is carried on a chariot which is then taken on a procession or Rath Yatra.
Traditional Gajan festival observed in Tripura
Alternatively, the word gajan is considered a combination of parts of two words – ga is from the word gram meaning village and jan is from the word janasadharan meaning folk. In this sense gajan is a festival of village folk.
Maha shivratri celebration begins across the state
To mark the occasion, famous temples of Shiva located at various places in the city were decorated with colourful flowers and lights. The main programmes are organized at Shivbari and other temples.
Tripura celebrates Saraswati Puja, offer prayers
Where the rest of the nation is celebrating Basant panchami, people in Tripura are enthusiastically celebrating Saraswati Puja. The festival of Saraswati Puja is one of the biggest festivals for Bengali community.
Holy Christmas tomorrow
With the clock sticking 12:00 in the midnight, the melodious carols will enrich the air with children wishing gifts from mystic “Santa Claus” as it is the auspicious day of Christmas—celebration of the holy arrival of “Jesus Christ” laying new way for mankind.
Bhai Dhooj celebrated at CM residence, CM take vows for the safety of women
Soon after Diwali comes Bhai Dooj, a festival that celebrates the beautiful bond between siblings. On this day, sisters pray for their brothers’ well being and long life, while brothers vow to protect their sisters.
Jagganth temple celebrates Annakut and Govardhan puja
Following the rituals just a day after Diwali, the Annakut festival was observed today at Jagganath temple. Huge number of devotees gathered at Jagganath temple on Thursday to participate in the Annakut Festival.
Shyama Puja at Kailashahar
Gobindapur Puja Committee of Kailashahar has stepped into 46th year of Shyama Puja in this year. The budget of the traditional puja committee is Rs. 9 lakh for this year. They have constructed an imaginary temple at the ground of Ramkrishna Sikhshan Pratisthan.
Wah festival ends within blood donation
Three days long state level ‘Wah’ festival comprising of colourful cultural programme, blood donation camp and seminar ended today. Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb inaugurated the festival at Dhama Dipa School ground of Manu Bankul on November 1.
Santigami Sangha to worship 21 feet long idol of Goddess Kali on Diwali
The clay artist are also busy making earthen lamps to celebrate Diwali in its traditional way. On the other hand the Santi gami Sangha of By Pass road area is preparing the 21 feet long idol of Goddess Kali to be worshipped on November 7.
Exceptional Diwali fair this year: Pranajit
Tourism Minister Pranajit Singha Roy today assured that this year’s two day long Diwali fair slated to begin on November 06 next is going to break all previous records in terms of every single parameter.
Laxmi Puja to be observed
According to a fruiter selling various items of fruits having furnished Sugar-Cane, pine-apple, apples and many more stalled in Battala market said, the market is quite usual. Like every year people are enthusiastically buying fruits to offer in front Devi Laxmi.
Goddess of Wealth Laxmi Devi to be worshiped tomorrow
Goddess of Wealth and Property Laxmi Devi will be worshiped at houses of almost all Hindu devotees tomorrow. The devotees of Kadamtala, Churaibari of North are going to organize puja avoiding the price hike in the market.