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Navratri day 5 colour is white: Let Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani inspire your outfit

Alia Bhatt's white anarkali suit is sure to turn heads at your Navratri party. Adorned with intricate golden work, it is paired with a matching organza dupatta and statement earrings. 
Published on Oct 07, 2024 12:38 PM IST

Durga Puja 2023: Women participate in Sindoor Khela on Vijayadashami. See pics

Devotees of Maa Durga celebrate the last day of Durga Puja - Vijayadashami - with pomp. This year, it falls on October 24. People bid audie to Goddess Shakti on this day by immersing her idols in holy water bodies. Another significant ritual of this day is Sindoor Khela, where married women in Bengal smear each other with sindur or vermillion and pray for the long lives of their husbands. Today, women across the country are performing the ritual and here are some snippets from different parts of the country. 
Published on Oct 24, 2023 01:53 PM IST

Shardiya Navratri 2023 Day 2: B'wood celeb-inspired stunning white outfit ideas

The goddess Brahmacharini, whose name means 'one who practices austerity' in Sanskrit, is worshipped on the second day of Navratri. The colour of the day is white, representing peace and purity. When it comes to fashion and style, nobody does it better than our glamorous Bollywood divas. If you are yet to decide on your white outfit for day 2 of Navratri, don't worry, we have got you covered. From Ananya Pandey's stunning mirror embellished lehenga to Mouni Roy's mesmerising net saree, here are some of the most stylish ethnic white outfits that are sure to turn heads and make you the queen of Navratri. Scroll down to take notes. 
Updated on Oct 16, 2023 02:04 PM IST

Mahalaya 2022: Here's all you need to know about the auspicious day

The 10-day-long festival of Durga Puja begins with Mahalaya. It is observed at the end of Shradh or Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors.
Published on Sep 24, 2022 05:37 PM IST

Durga Puja 2022: Shashti to Dashami, significance of the five auspicious days

Durga Puja is one of the biggest Hindu festivals celebrated across the country to mark the victory of goddess Durga in her battle against the shape-shifting asura, Mahishasura. Also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, this festival holds great significance for the Bengali community who celebrates it with great pomp every year. It begins with Mahalaya, which will be observed on September 25 this year. Here's how the significance of the five auspicious days of Durga Puja.
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 12:19 PM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2022: Know all about the nine forms of Durga Maa

The nine-day long Hindu festival Chaitra Navratri (March-April) will commence on April 2 and will continue till April 11. Devotees fast and worship all the nine forms of Goddess Durga over the nine days of the festival for prosperity and fortune. Here are the many forms of Goddess Durga that are worshipped in nine different ways.
Published on Apr 01, 2022 02:47 PM IST

Photos: Top Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata you need to visit this year

Pandals in Kolkata start getting crowded way before the actual puja commences. People from nearby places visit the city several days prior to the festival just to look at the intriguing idols of Maa Durga and the themed pandal decorations.
Updated on Sep 24, 2021 01:44 PM IST