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Durga, is identified as the principal Hindu goddess of war, strength and protection. The legend centres around combating evils and demonic forces that threaten peace, prosperity, and Dharma the power of good over evil. Durga is also a fierce form of the protective mother goddess, who unleashes her divine wrath against the wicked for the liberation of the oppressed, and entails destruction to empower creation.

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PM Modi questions WB Govt over Bandemataram Bhavan's condition Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sahaganj area of West Bengal's Hooghly district on February 22. While addressing the public rally, PM Modi said, "I am being told that Bandemataram Bhavan, where.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:19Published 5 days ago

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Sena, Congress attack BJP for 'silence' over Munger firing The 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 on October 30, 2020
West Bengal: 4 killed as boat capsizes during Durga idol immersion in Murshidabad Soon after receiving the reports, the police and rescue team started a search operation and recovered four bodies. DNA - Published on October 27, 2020
Curious case of Durga idol that has never been immersed, know why According 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 on October 26, 2020

Goddess killing coronavirus: Shashi Tharoor all praises for COVID-19 themed Durga idol Sharing a picture of the idol on Twitter, Tharoor said the COVID-19 themed Durga Puja creativity is brilliantly appropriate. DNA - Published on October 20, 2020
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wishes Goddess Durga's strength, might to grace women this Navratri Taking 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 on October 17, 2020
Will virtually inaugurate Durga pujas this year: Mamata Banerjee West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she would be virtually inaugurating Durga pujas this year from the state secretariat. IndiaTimes - Published on October 12, 2020

Priyanka Gandhi tweets Goddess Durga mantra Priyanka 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 on December 31, 2019
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 on December 23, 2019
Eradicate practice of 'ghoonghat': Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot Rajasthan 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 on November 6, 2019
Rajasthan: 10 people drown during Durga idol immersion in Dholpur Jaiswal 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 on October 9, 2019

Durga Ashtami 2019: Quotes, wishes, messages, greetings On this day, Goodess Kali appeared from Durga's head and slew Mahisasura's demon cohorts. DNA - Published on October 6, 2019
Durga Puja: 50 kg gold idol installed in Kolkata pandal In 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 on October 3, 2019
Mumbai: Pandals set to entertain Durga devotees The pandal, which is visited by around 1,000 people every year, expects more people this year. DNA - Published on October 3, 2019	Mumbai: Palatial feel for Durga maa at Shivaji Park Religious Touch: Famous art director Nitin Desai will be designing pandal DNA - Published on October 1, 2019
Get the feel of magnificent Sheesh Mahal at a Durga puja pandal in Mumbai Community Corner: While ensuring awe-inspiring decor, committee assures of it being eco-friendly DNA - Published on September 29, 2019	Amdavadis to witness Bengal village this Durga Puja festival The major attraction of this year's festivities would be the idol of goddess Durga, which will be completely made up of clay DNA - Published on September 23, 2019
This Dussehra, 'Maa Durga' will travel to United States The idols made by Surjit Pathak are highly acclaimed for their grandeur worldwide DNA - Published on August 9, 2019	J&K: 'Machail Mata Yatra' suspended due to security reasons The 43-day-long 'Machail Mata Yatra' in Kishtwar district of J&K was suspended on Saturday due to security reasons. Authorities have asked people not to start the yatra and those on the way should.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 3, 2019