Crunch forces big Durga Puja to opt for smaller idols
In its 52nd year, the organisers of Durga Puja at Mohammad Ali Park are doing…
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Covid-19 safety concerns make Puja rivals pick common theme
The novel coronavirus has prompted a novel response from three rival Durga Puja organisers in…
Eighties redux: In pandemic year, pandals go retro, keep it simple
This Durga Puja, time will roll back by at least three decades when pandals were…
DurgaPuja2020: A slice of Kumartuli in a city pandal
For the members of Santoshpur Lake Pally, Durga Puja started quite early this year. According…
DurgaPuja2020: A virtual Mahalaya treat for all
Mahalaya marks the onset of Debipakkha and to celebrate this special occasion, Bharatnatyam dancer Prerna…
More women, children behind kites dotting Kolkata skies
The pandemic and the ensuing lockdown might have upset many a business, but for kite…
Pujas take online route to make up for entry curbs in Cov season
As many bonedi bari and baroari Durga Pujas are restricting guests this year, some have…
Durga Puja organisers tweak plans to abide by Mamata’s plea
Several Durga Puja organisers have decided to alter their structures to ensure pandals have a…
Tradition vs Cov norms: Some pujas to reduce idol height, others reluctant
Organizers of popular Pujas are divided over height of idols in the wake of the…
Durga reaches home, 40 days before schedule
The goddess Durga has arrived in a house near Entally, 40 days before she steps…