Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community, will be celebrated at 31,461 puja mandaps across the country including 252 in the capital. This information was disclosed at a press conference at Dhakeshwari National Temple in the capital this morning.

There is ongoing confusion about the Ashtami and Navami dates for Navratri 2024. Scroll down to learn about the date, puja timings, and rituals from our expert.

The final day marks the return of Goddess Durga to her celestial abode. It is on this day that the immersion ceremony takes place. According to rituals, the idols of Goddess Durga are brought to a river or sea with grand processions and then immersed in it.

Durga Puja is a festival dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga – daughter, mother, warrior and defeater of demons

Durga Puja was celebrated for the first time at Times Square, New York, attracting scores of Indian-Americans and showcasing Bengali culture.

From the idol of Goddess Durga to the Dhunuchi dance, Times Square in New York City saw Indians celebrating Durga Puja.