Durga puja
Celebrating Bijoya with celebrities: A peek into puja festivities
This Bijoya, as the last day of the puja season dawns, let's take a closer look at how our favourite stars are soaking up the joy and warmth of the festivities.
Durga Puja in Dhaka: A glimpse into splendid puja mandaps
It's that time of the year when Dhaka comes alive with vibrant colours and the infectious energy of Durga Puja. As always, the festival takes on a vibrant and enchanting form with beautifully decorated puja mandaps gracing the cityscape. So, let us present you with a glimpse into Dhaka's 5 most splendid Durga Puja mandaps, where tradition, art, and devotion converge to create a dazzling spectacle.
Tales of the Dhakeshwari temple: Mysteries, legends, and a city
The legend of unearthing the idol is traditionally ascribed to Ballal Sen, but it is doubtful whether this story talks of the renowned 12th-century king, Ballal Sen.
Durga Puja sales exceed expectations
Shopping centres, fashion houses and other retail outlets in Dhaka found a reason to smile on the occasion of Durga Puja, the biggest annual festival for the Hindu community which begins today, with traders saying sales had exceeded expectations.
11 years of Bappy Chowdhury
This October also marks a special milestone for Bappy - 11 years in the film industry. His cinematic journey began with the movie "Bhalobashar Rong", where he shared the screen with Mahiya Mahi. Since that debut, Bappy has graced the silver screen consistently. The actor is currently taking a well-deserved break during the Puja holidays, cherishing the free time.
Reinventing the pujo feast
Everyone talks about food during pujo. More often than not, khichuri, polao, ilish, chingri and mangsho tends to land leading roles in these discussions with luchi, and cholar dal playing solid supporting roles. And of course, beyond all this there are sweets. Artful, creative, delicate, yet honest to god mishti. Sandesh, kamolabhog, chandrapuli, narkel naru… the list can go on.
#Perspective / A Dhakaite's Durga Puja diary
It all starts with Kathamo Puja or Khuti Puja, a customary ritual to celebrate the day when the idol artisan starts off the sculpting process. It formally initiates the festivities as well as the preparation for the 5-day carnival.
Delicious flavours from o par Bangla
This Durga Puja, I collaborated with Joyadrita Ragavendran Chatterjee from across the border to share some of her family favourites. Joyadrita grew up enjoying the culture of both East Bengal and West Bengal as her maternal side is from Bangladesh and her paternal side is from India.
My Dhaka / Autumn in the city: The romance of kashful
The season of Durga Puja is upon us. Within weeks, the Hindu community of Bangladesh will be celebrating their biggest religious festival. For me, white kans grass or kashful ushers the homecoming of Goddess Durga and her colourful entourage.
Celebrating Bijoya with celebrities: A peek into puja festivities
This Bijoya, as the last day of the puja season dawns, let's take a closer look at how our favourite stars are soaking up the joy and warmth of the festivities.
Durga Puja in Dhaka: A glimpse into splendid puja mandaps
It's that time of the year when Dhaka comes alive with vibrant colours and the infectious energy of Durga Puja. As always, the festival takes on a vibrant and enchanting form with beautifully decorated puja mandaps gracing the cityscape. So, let us present you with a glimpse into Dhaka's 5 most splendid Durga Puja mandaps, where tradition, art, and devotion converge to create a dazzling spectacle.
Tales of the Dhakeshwari temple: Mysteries, legends, and a city
The legend of unearthing the idol is traditionally ascribed to Ballal Sen, but it is doubtful whether this story talks of the renowned 12th-century king, Ballal Sen.
Durga Puja sales exceed expectations
Shopping centres, fashion houses and other retail outlets in Dhaka found a reason to smile on the occasion of Durga Puja, the biggest annual festival for the Hindu community which begins today, with traders saying sales had exceeded expectations.
11 years of Bappy Chowdhury
This October also marks a special milestone for Bappy - 11 years in the film industry. His cinematic journey began with the movie "Bhalobashar Rong", where he shared the screen with Mahiya Mahi. Since that debut, Bappy has graced the silver screen consistently. The actor is currently taking a well-deserved break during the Puja holidays, cherishing the free time.
Reinventing the pujo feast
Everyone talks about food during pujo. More often than not, khichuri, polao, ilish, chingri and mangsho tends to land leading roles in these discussions with luchi, and cholar dal playing solid supporting roles. And of course, beyond all this there are sweets. Artful, creative, delicate, yet honest to god mishti. Sandesh, kamolabhog, chandrapuli, narkel naru… the list can go on.
A Dhakaite's Durga Puja diary
It all starts with Kathamo Puja or Khuti Puja, a customary ritual to celebrate the day when the idol artisan starts off the sculpting process. It formally initiates the festivities as well as the preparation for the 5-day carnival.
Delicious flavours from o par Bangla
This Durga Puja, I collaborated with Joyadrita Ragavendran Chatterjee from across the border to share some of her family favourites. Joyadrita grew up enjoying the culture of both East Bengal and West Bengal as her maternal side is from Bangladesh and her paternal side is from India.
Autumn in the city: The romance of kashful
The season of Durga Puja is upon us. Within weeks, the Hindu community of Bangladesh will be celebrating their biggest religious festival. For me, white kans grass or kashful ushers the homecoming of Goddess Durga and her colourful entourage.
Accessorise to mesmerise: A men’s guide to Puja season glamour
Ethnic wear ticks all the boxes when it comes to that and it should be your go-to for this festive season. If you think ethnic wear is not for you, this article will most definitely inspire you to change teams.
