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Durga is a major deity in Hinduism. She is worshipped as a principal aspect of the mother goddess Devi and is one of the most popular and widely revered among Indian divinities. She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction and wars. Her legend centres around combating evils and demonic forces that threaten peace, prosperity, and Dharma the power of good over evil. Durga is believed to unleash her divine wrath against the wicked for the liberation of the oppressed, and entails destruction to empower creation.
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Sena, Congress attack BJP for 'silence' over Munger firingThe Shiv Sena on Friday hit out at the BJP for its "silence" on the firing on people during Durga idol immersion in Munger in Bihar, where the latter is in power along with the Nitish Kumar-led JD(U).IndiaTimes - Published | |
West Bengal: 4 killed as boat capsizes during Durga idol immersion in MurshidabadSoon after receiving the reports, the police and rescue team started a search operation and recovered four bodies.DNA - Published | |
Curious case of Durga idol that has never been immersed, know whyAccording to the local people, this idol, made of clay, has been standing for the past not just a few years but several decades.DNA - Published | |
Goddess killing coronavirus: Shashi Tharoor all praises for COVID-19 themed Durga idolSharing a picture of the idol on Twitter, Tharoor said the COVID-19 themed Durga Puja creativity is brilliantly appropriate.DNA - Published | |
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wishes Goddess Durga's strength, might to grace women this NavratriTaking to social media, the Congress General Secretary wrote, "Wish you all a very happy Sharad Navratri. May all the people be benefited by the grace of Mother Durga. I wish Mother Durga's strength..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Will virtually inaugurate Durga pujas this year: Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she would be virtually inaugurating Durga pujas this year from the state secretariat.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Priyanka Gandhi tweets Goddess Durga mantraPriyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday cited India's deep-rooted connection with the saffron while cornering Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath over his 'revenge' remark.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jharkhand elections: Who is Hemant Soren?Hemant Soren is the working president of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and is the son of former Union minister and tribal leader Shibu Soren. Hemant was pushed into the senior JMM leadership in 2009 after the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Eradicate practice of 'ghoonghat': Rajasthan CM Ashok GehlotRajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot urged that the custom of 'ghoonghat' must be eradicated. "Society does not have the right to confine a woman to ghoonghat. When a woman is called Durga, she should also be..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajasthan: 10 people drown during Durga idol immersion in DholpurJaiswal further informed that action has been initiated to provide financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh from Chief Minister Relief Fund to the families of the victims.DNA - Published | Durga Ashtami 2019: Quotes, wishes, messages, greetingsOn this day, Goodess Kali appeared from Durga's head and slew Mahisasura's demon cohorts.DNA - Published |
Durga Puja: 50 kg gold idol installed in Kolkata pandalIn the year 2017, the organisers of the puja had draped Maa Durga in a gold saree and in 2018 she was astride a silver chariot.DNA - Published | Mumbai: Pandals set to entertain Durga devoteesThe pandal, which is visited by around 1,000 people every year, expects more people this year.DNA - Published |
Mumbai: Palatial feel for Durga maa at Shivaji ParkReligious Touch: Famous art director Nitin Desai will be designing pandalDNA - Published | Get the feel of magnificent Sheesh Mahal at a Durga puja pandal in MumbaiCommunity Corner: While ensuring awe-inspiring decor, committee assures of it being eco-friendlyDNA - Published |
Amdavadis to witness Bengal village this Durga Puja festivalThe major attraction of this year's festivities would be the idol of goddess Durga, which will be completely made up of clayDNA - Published | This Dussehra, 'Maa Durga' will travel to United StatesThe idols made by Surjit Pathak are highly acclaimed for their grandeur worldwideDNA - Published |
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