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Indians Get Ready For 9 Days Navratri Celebration
Chaitra Navratri is set to begin from March 22, instigating the festivities vibe amongst Indian, across the nation. The event will continue over the next 9 days, concluding with Ram Navami, the day Lord Rama was born. Chaitra Navratri begins on the first day of the Hindu calendar. The grand nine-day festival is celebrated with and devotees of Maa Durga fast for nine days, seeking her blessing.
Tags: festival, Navratri, Goddess Durga, Celebration, Fast
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J&K Archaeologists Find 1,300 Year Old Sculpture Of Goddess Durga
In the Khag area of Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam, the archaeologists discovered a 12*7 cm black stone sculpture of Goddess Durga sitting on a lion throne. The sculpture has been found to be 7th-8th AD or about 1300 years old, reported ANI. It has now been handed over to the Department of Archaeology, Kashmir for restoration. Reportedly, it will be set up in Srinagar's SPS Museum.
Tags: Sculpture, SUV, Budgam, Goddess Durga, J&K
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WB BJP Criticizes Banerjee After Goddess Durga Idol resembles CM
Owing to the upcoming festival, several samitis of WB have finalized to create Goddess Durga's idol resembling the CM Mamata Banerjee. Criticizing the idea, opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari said, “When someone tries to elevate you to God’s stature only to please you and your silence indicates consent, it means your ego has reached a point where conscience can’t hold it accountable.”
Tags: Bengal, Mamta banarjee, Goddess Durga, BJP
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Cardi B Promoting Shoes As Goddess Durga Angers Indians
Cardi B has sparked controversy with her latest ad of Reebok sneakers, in which she is paying homage to Goddess Durga. The ad features her holding a sneaker with eight hands like Maa Durga. The campaign angered several Indians who criticized her for her revealing dress and comparing herself to the Goddess. However, later the rapper posted an apology stating she didn’t mean to offend anyone and will be cautious in future.
Tags: Cardi B, Reebok, Goddess Durga, Controversy
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Kolkata Puja Pandal Replaces Goddess Idol With Migrant Woman
The Barisha Club of Kolkata is paying special tribute to migrant workers by replacing the Goddess Durga idol this year with a migrant woman carrying her toddler. Saluting the migrants-crisis during pandemic, the pandal has picked “Relief” as theme. Besides, an idol of a daughter, carrying an owl, a duck and elephant-headed sibling representing Ganesha, will also be installed. Designed by Rintu Das, the weapon-less idols will depict 'hunger'… read-more
Tags: Goddess Durga, Durga Puja, West Bengal, Kolkata, Migrant Workers, MigrantLivesMatter, Tribute
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