Durga puja
Durga Puja delights: A lineup of new dramas and festive songs
The five-day-long Durga Puja festivities kick off today. To celebrate, new songs have been released, and fresh dramas are set to premiere on TV and YouTube. Here’s a glimpse of some notable entertainment highlights for Durga Puja.
Banks to remain closed nationwide tomorrow for Durga Puja
Bangladesh Bank issued a separate notice through its Department of Offsite Supervision, informing banks of the closure late last night
Durga Puja holidays extended by a day
Today, a notification will be issued, declaring Thursday (October 10), as holiday
Sacred blooms, eternal love: Flowers in worship and puja fashion
In the simplicity of floral blooms, devotees find a pure form, expressing their homage to the gods and goddesses; their beauty and scent create an ambience that elevates the entire spiritual experience.
#Perspective / No songs this year: When Kolkata’s spirit pauses for Durga Pujo
This year, Kolkata's Puja will be solemn, omitting traditional festivities and community gatherings due to a recent heinous crime. The focus shifts to hope for justice and safer days, reflecting the festival's true spirit amid ongoing grief.
#Perspective / Drums, beats, and dhakis: A fading tradition
“Dhak, dhol, jhajor baaje,” we recite as children and there is no denying that the beats of the drums that we call ‘dhak’ has something robustly unique about it. Dhak is a familiar musical instrument that is native to the Indian subcontinent. Aside from their uniquely loud palpitating beats, there are stories behind the sound.
The need to ensure security during Durga Puja celebration
Although it is imperative to implement immediate security measures, it is equally critical to address the underlying causes of communal tension.
May peace prevail this Puja: Sushama Sarker
Actress Sushama Sarker has showcased her talent in theatre, television dramas, films, and OTT platforms over the course of several years. The thespian has moreover been a long-standing member of the theatre troupe Desh Natak while dedicating her time to stage performances in Dhaka for over two decades.
Mahalaya to Vijaya Dashami: What this year’s Durga Puja predicts
Durga Puja, an annual Hindu festival, celebrates the divine force “Shakti” embodied in Goddess Durga. This year, Mahalaya falls on 2 October, marking the start of Devi Paksha. Durga arrives on 3 October by palanquin, considered inauspicious, and departs on 12 October by horse.
Durga Puja delights: A lineup of new dramas and festive songs
The five-day-long Durga Puja festivities kick off today. To celebrate, new songs have been released, and fresh dramas are set to premiere on TV and YouTube. Here’s a glimpse of some notable entertainment highlights for Durga Puja.
Banks to remain closed nationwide tomorrow for Durga Puja
Bangladesh Bank issued a separate notice through its Department of Offsite Supervision, informing banks of the closure late last night
Durga Puja holidays extended by a day
Today, a notification will be issued, declaring Thursday (October 10), as holiday
Sacred blooms, eternal love: Flowers in worship and puja fashion
In the simplicity of floral blooms, devotees find a pure form, expressing their homage to the gods and goddesses; their beauty and scent create an ambience that elevates the entire spiritual experience.
No songs this year: When Kolkata’s spirit pauses for Durga Pujo
This year, Kolkata's Puja will be solemn, omitting traditional festivities and community gatherings due to a recent heinous crime. The focus shifts to hope for justice and safer days, reflecting the festival's true spirit amid ongoing grief.
Drums, beats, and dhakis: A fading tradition
“Dhak, dhol, jhajor baaje,” we recite as children and there is no denying that the beats of the drums that we call ‘dhak’ has something robustly unique about it. Dhak is a familiar musical instrument that is native to the Indian subcontinent. Aside from their uniquely loud palpitating beats, there are stories behind the sound.
The need to ensure security during Durga Puja celebration
Although it is imperative to implement immediate security measures, it is equally critical to address the underlying causes of communal tension.
May peace prevail this Puja: Sushama Sarker
Actress Sushama Sarker has showcased her talent in theatre, television dramas, films, and OTT platforms over the course of several years. The thespian has moreover been a long-standing member of the theatre troupe Desh Natak while dedicating her time to stage performances in Dhaka for over two decades.
Mahalaya to Vijaya Dashami: What this year’s Durga Puja predicts
Durga Puja, an annual Hindu festival, celebrates the divine force “Shakti” embodied in Goddess Durga. This year, Mahalaya falls on 2 October, marking the start of Devi Paksha. Durga arrives on 3 October by palanquin, considered inauspicious, and departs on 12 October by horse.
Can't celebrate Durga Puja while others are still suffering: Apu Biswas
Shubho Mahalaya, the most significant religious festival for Bengali Sanatan (Hindu) practitioners, marks the auspicious beginning of Durga Puja today. This day indicates the start of Devi Paksha, which is a crucial element of the Puja celebrations.