Durga Pujo - Different Truths

October 5, 2022
Mitali Chakravarty
History & Culture, Literature, Religion, Special Feature

Durga Puja: Past and Present

Mitali walks down the memory lane to recapitulate Durga Puja of her childhood. She unfolds mythology, history, cultural traditions, gender roles and poetry. Now, COVID-19 is the new Mahisasur, along...

September 30, 2022
Rituparna Khan
Cover Story, History & Culture, Myth, Religion

Durgotsav Bridges Class & Ethnicities: Window to the World

Durgotsav represents the Mother Worship, an ancient legacy. UNESCO has awarded West Bengal Durga Puja the heritage tag, making it the first Asian festival with prestigious recognition. Rituparna elucidates...

September 27, 2022
Mitali Chakravarty
Cover Story, Refugees, Religion, Special Feature

The Homeless in the Festival of Homecoming

In the Goddess Durga’s homecoming, Mitali reminisces the fragrance of three seasonal flowers that reminds her of home. She reflects on the homelessness of refugees – no homecoming for...

October 22, 2020
Shyamal Mukhopadhay
Politics, Religion, Special Feature

Religion & Politics: Calcutta High Court Restrains Devotees’ Darshan in Durga Puja

Throwing caution to wind, Mamata Banerjee sought to appease the Hindus to counter the Right-wing dent on her vote bank. Assembly elections are round the corner. Calcutta High Court...

September 27, 2017
Anumita Roy
Nostalgia, Religion, Special Feature

The Bengali Fever called Durga Pujo

Anumita, our Managing Editor, travels back to her childhood days, in her nostalgic piece. She recalls the military-like-parade of six girls along with her Jethu and other interesting details,...

September 23, 2016
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food

Rasgulla: The Iconic Bengali Sweet

Fish-rice, sweets and Durga Puja define Bengalis. No matter in which part of the world they are, they cannot do without these. Rasgulla has been the iconic Bengali sweet. Puja...