To those watching from the sidelines, this dance of joyous abandon can seem like a transgression of societal codes of morality, especially when women participate in it. However, beyond our acceptance ...

Madhuboni Chatterjee, Malabika Sen and Jaya Seal Ghosh channelise their inner Durga through different avatars of the goddess Durga Puja may be an annual festival for most of us. But for exponents of ...

Durga Puja is an auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, who is believed to symbolise the triumph of Good over evil. Especially for Bengalis, the occasion is significant and Durga maa ...

The Dhunuchi dance, performed during Durga Puja evenings, is a devotional offering with incense-filled pots, dhak beats, and festive energy. Discover its history, cultural significance, and how this ...

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Television star Sumona Chakravarti also joined the ritual, performing the dhunuchi dance in a bright yellow saree. She later shared glimpses of her celebration on Instagram with the caption, “Shubho ...

BARIPADA/ANGUL/ROURKELA/JAGATSINGHPUR: Dussehra celebrations rose to a crescendo across districts in the state with people in large numbers observing Mahashtami on ...

The ‘Bhagya Lakshmi' fame actor Akash Choudhary shared his thoughts on the Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations, revealing he has tried the dhunuchi dance, and eagerly anticipates the special fasting ...

Actress Sushmita Sen has been on a roll by being a part of a gripping and engaging series including Aarya and Taali. Sushmita delivered fabulous performances in both series and garnered appreciation ...

Mahalaya marks the beginning of Devipaksha, the start of the fortnight heralding Durga Puja. Birendra Krishna Bhadra’s iconic radio programme, Mahisasurmardini, narrating goddess Durga’s victory over ...