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The History & Origin of Durga Puja – A Festival with Many Beats

October 17, 2020 Sarmistha Das

Reading Time: 10 mins “Ya Chandi, Madhu Kaitabhaadi Daitya Dalani, Ya Mahishshonmoolini..” With this song commences Durga Puja, the festival of Joy, the celebration…

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Posted in: Blogs, Festivals Filed under: CELEBRATION, DURGA PUJA, FESTIVALS, MYTHOLOGY

Diwali – The Celebration of Victory of Good over Evil

October 24, 2019 Rajabhishek Dey

Reading Time: 7 mins In India, we have hundreds of festivals to celebrate in a year. While some festivals are local, some are celebrated…

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Posted in: Blogs, Festivals Filed under: CELEBRATION, DEEPAVALI, DIWALI, FESTIVALS, LIGHTS, MYTHOLOGY

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