Durga Puja in jeopardy in Bangladesh as Islamists clamour for stoppage citing environmental concerns
The group cited environmental concerns while making the 16-point demand, which includes bans on public displays of worship and idol immersions.
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Singapore Indian Puja Association embraces inclusivity to foster community spirit in the Lion City
Even though just a few years old and less experienced than other organisers in the country, SIPA has made a name for itself with its inclusive approach.
Bangladesh asks minority Hindus to pause Durga Puja music during Islamic prayers
A report in local Dhaka Tribune suggested that a total of 32,666 puja mandaps will be erected across the county amid the festive season, which will start from October 9 and will be observed till October 13.
Durga Puja 2024: Organisers refuse West Bengal govt grant to protest against RG Kar doctor’s rape-murder
The state-government grant is given to boost the Durga Puja economy, which, as per a Times of India report, had reached an estimated INR 50,000 crore (USD 5,961,435,000) in 2023.
Durga Puja in Singapore: SIPA gets a hearty shoutout from quiz guru Siddhartha Basu as festive fervour rises
Durga Puja 2023 (October 20-24), as celebrated by the Singapore Indian Puja Association, has the themes of ‘sustainability’, ‘equality’, and ‘inclusivity’. Basu commends SIPA for its “efforts in organising and bringing together the community to celebrate this significant event”.
Durga Puja in Singapore: Bengali community returns to the festival with themes of sustainability, equality, inclusivity
The venue for the SIPA celebrations is the Singapore Sindhi Association and the Durga Puja 2023 dates are October 20 to October 24.
SGS Navratri festivities return to Singapore
The Singapore Gujarati Society’s Navratri celebrations return to the Lion City after a hiatus of two years. Navratri celebrations were first held in 1956.
Indian pavilion to host week-long Navratri, Durga Puja celebrations at Dubai Expo
The Indian pavilion will be hosting a week-long celebrations of both Navratri and Durga Puja leading up to the festival of Dusshera at Dubai Expo this year, officials said.
In Pics: Durga Puja, Navratri celebrations across the world
Across the world the Indian community is coming together to celebrate and rejoice in the festivities that lead up to Dussehra and Diwali.
Navratri – Durga and Rama: The myths, history and rituals of the nine-day Hindu festival
The nine-day long festival of Navratri (literally meaning nine nights) is one of the most widely celebrated in the Hindu religion. Celebrated to honour Goddess Durga, who symbolises power and purity, Navratri is famous for the ritual of fasting.
