Navratri

Durga Puja festival begins from October 7 and every year Kolkata is known for its decorations of the pandals and the Durga idol. This year, two idols of Durga have been installed by Bandhu Mahal Club in Baguiati, out of which, one has golden eyes and the other wears an embroided saree. Moreover, the saree has 6 grams of gold and the eyes are made of 10-11 grams of gold.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of first day of Navratri, reportedly prayed that the festival will bring strength, good health and prosperity in everyone's lives. He also wished people good luck for the upcoming 9 days of Navratri, over a tweet. He also shared a picture of him worshiping Maa Durga including a video of Stuti devoted Goddesses Shailputri who's worshiped on the first day of Navratri.

Dozens of Couples queued for hours outside a 170-year-old temple in Jharkhand, praying to be blessed with a daughter. Every year people from distant places come to this remote temple to offer prayers to a 150-year-old pot and to Siddhidatri Durga, who is believed to bless the couples with a girl child. The flow of devotees remain throughout the year with an increase during Navratri.