Earlier today Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also announced an addition of coaches in the trains on the occasion of Chaath puja and Diwali across the country to ensure ease of travel for passengers ...

It covers tales such as Sindoori Hanuman's devotion, the origin of Chhath Puja, and Hanuman revealing Lord Ram and Sita in his heart. The series airs Monday to Saturday at 7.30 PM. With multiple ...

Mumbai: The Indian Railways on Friday announced addition of coaches and special trains on the occasion of Diwali and Chhath puja and to cater the festive rush. The General coaches have been ...

Food To make a gift, fruit or other food is placed in the shrine as an offering to the deity. Tasting Murti An image of the god or goddess being worshipped. Seeing Incense and flowers Burning ...

The special trains are expected to cater to around 10 million passengers travelling home for Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath puja, celebrated in Bihar. Indian Railways will run around 6,000 special ...

The minister also mentioned the festival dates Durga Puja begins on October 9, Diwali will be celebrated on October 31, while Chhath Puja will take place on November 7 and 8 this year.

Globalisation of Durga Puja Today, Durga Puja is not confined to Bengal. Thanks to the global Bengali diaspora, the festival is celebrated with grandeur in cities like London, New York and Dubai.

Notably, during the Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath festivals, millions of passengers travel across the country. For the coming two months, the special trains will facilitate the passengers in ...

Considered as one of the most revered festivals in Hinduism, Durga Puja is the festival devotees wait for entire year. The festival celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon ...

During the puja, the idol or image of the goddess is bathed with sacred substances like Kesar, Ganga Jal and Kewra, dressed in new clothes, and adorned with yellow flowers and jasmine. Devotees ...

While the Navratri festival will be celebrated for a complete nine days, Durga Puja will begin in the last four days and begin on 9 October.

Vishwakarma Puja, also called Vishwakarma Jayanti or Vishwakarma Day, is an important Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman. It is primarily observed by ...