Best Pujos of Kolkata 2024: A walkthrough
Oct 08, 2024, at 05:48 pm
Best Pujos of Kolkata 2024: A walkthrough
Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial celebrates Durga Puja
Oct 05, 2024, at 05:42 am
Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial is celebrating Durgotsab: Life, Culture, and Livelihoods, jointly organized with the Bengal Business Council. This event is celebrating the cultural, social, and economic significance of Durga Puja, which has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Glimpses from RG Kar-themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata
Oct 04, 2024, at 10:02 pm
A Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata's Kankurgachi area was themed after the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at the city's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Kolkata gears up for Durga Puja
Oct 02, 2024, at 09:37 pm
The last-minute touches and preparations are underway in Kolkata's Kumortuli as a few more days are left for the festival Durga Puja. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Hatibagan Nabin Pally prepares for Durga Puja
Oct 02, 2024, at 09:31 pm
The Hatibagan Nabin Pally in Kolkata is gearing up for the grand festival Durga Puja. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Bhowanipur 75 Palli celebrates diamond jubilee this Durga Puja
Sep 27, 2024, at 04:03 am
Bhowanipur 75 Palli is set to commemorate its diamond jubilee year with a grand celebration of Durga Puja, showcasing a vibrant theme titled "Tobuo Tomar Kache Aamar Hridoy". The theme, crafted by renowned artist Shivshankar Das, will feature a mandap that embodies a rustic aesthetic, utilizing eco-friendly materials such as iron and asbestos sheets. It will be complemented by the intricate idol design by world-renowned artist Sanatan Dinda, ensuring a blend of tradition and modernity.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Mimi Chakraborty launches Tanishq's Durga Puja collection Aalo
Sep 25, 2024, at 03:31 am
Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty on Tuesday launched Tanishq's new jewellery collection, Aalo, for the upcoming Durga Puja festival in Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Harshvadhan Rane, Darshana Banik attend Tasva's Durga Puja collection launch in Kolkata
Sep 13, 2024, at 05:21 am
Tasva, a brand by Tarun Tahiliani launched its new Durga Puja collection in presence of actors Harshvardhan Rane and Darshana Banik in Kolkata.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Glimpses from Kolkata's mega Durga Puja Carnival 2023
Oct 28, 2023, at 06:25 am
Like every year, Kolkata bid adieu to some of the famous and revered Durga Puja idols across the city with much pomp and merry through the mega carnival organised by the Bengal government on Friday. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was present at the event as several popular puja organisers displayed their tableau showcasing the idols and cultural performances at the Red Road in presence of hundreds of spectators. Several celebrities from the Tollywood film industry like Prosenjit Chatterjee, Dev and Rituparna Sengupta were also in attendance at the grand carnival.
Bengal bids adieu to Goddess Durga
Oct 25, 2023, at 12:42 am
The five-day-long Durga Puja carnival in West Bengal came to a close on Tuesday with the immersion of idols on ‘Vijayadashami‘ at Babughat in the river Hooghly and other rivers across the state. The immersion was preceded by 'Sindur Khela' (smearing vermilion on each other's faces) by the women. (Photos by Avishek Mitra / IBNS)
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Ronaldinho in Kolkata amid Durga Puja festivities
Oct 17, 2023, at 05:46 am
Amid Durga Puja festivities, Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho was in Kolkata for a full day on Monday. (Images by Avishek Mitra)
Amit Shah inaugurates Ram Temple-themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata
Oct 17, 2023, at 05:38 am
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Ayodhya's Ram Temple-themed Durga Puja pandal at Santosh Mitra Square in Kolkata on Monday. (Images: IBNS)
Heritage homes in Kolkata gear up for Durga Puja
Oct 13, 2023, at 07:48 pm
Heritage homes or 'Bonedi Bari' in Bengali in Kolkata, is gearing up for Durga Puja festivities. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Oct 13, 2023, at 05:16 am
'The Greatest Show on Earth' (GSOE) has introduced its new logo, featuring French Lady Alice Bonnafey as the Durga Puja Brand Ambassador on Thursday in Kolkata. The grand unveiling took place in the presence of Tollywood actress Ishaa Saha, actor Shantilal Mukherjee and GSOE founder Bodhisattwa Banerjee. This initiative is geared toward elevating the global recognition of Durga Puja and inviting foreign "culture explorers" to Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Oct 07, 2023, at 05:40 am
In a tribute to the vibrant culture and people of West Bengal, Asian Paints, which has been an inseparable part of Kolkata's vibrant Durga Puja celebrations through its initiative-Sharad Shamman, launched a special heritage-inspired festive pack for their luxury interior paint, Royale Glitz in presence of actors Abir Chatterjee and Sohini Sarkar. Additionally, the company has orchestrated a magnificent transformation of Kolkata's iconic tram from Tollygunge to Ballygunge into a living canvas, celebrating Kolkata tram’s 150th year.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
World of Sukumar Ray’s ‘Abol Tabol’ in Kolkata’s Durga Puja marquee
Oct 02, 2023, at 09:08 pm
Kolkata’s Hatibagan Nabin Pally is set to bring alive the world of eminent Bengali writer and poet Sukumar Ray’s ‘Abol Tabol’, which completes 100 years in 2023, in this Durga Puja.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Adieu Maa Durga: Glimpses of idol immersion in Kolkata
Oct 06, 2022, at 06:16 pm
India Blooms lensman Avishek Mitra brings some special moments from the immersion of Durga idols in Kolkata.
Kolkata bids adieu to Goddess Durga
Oct 06, 2022, at 04:59 am
KOLKATA, OCT 5 (UNI):- Devotees immersing idol of Goddess Durga in Ganga river, in Kolkata on Wednesday/ UNI
Priest performs Durga Puja ritual on Maha Navami in Kolkata
Oct 05, 2022, at 12:41 am
KOLKATA,OCT 4 (UNI): Priest performing Goddess Durga puja at a community puja pandal on the occasion of Maha Navami in Kolkata on Tuesday /UNI
Prosenjit Chatterjee offers Maha Ashtami Anjali in Kolkata
Oct 04, 2022, at 05:57 pm
Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee offering Maha Ashtami Anjali with West Bengal's top minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay at Hazra Park Durgotsab in Kolkata Monday. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Durga Darshan: A walkthrough of Kolkata’s best pujas - Part XIV
Oct 04, 2022, at 04:53 am
IBNS takes you on a tour of Kolkata’s best Durga pujas of 2022 as the city goes wild in celebrating the homecoming of Mother Goddess and her children unhindered after a two year pandemic induced restrictions.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Durga Darshan: A walkthrough of Kolkata’s best pujas - Part XIII
Oct 02, 2022, at 04:16 am
IBNS takes you on a tour of Kolkata’s best Durga pujas of 2022 as the city goes wild in celebrating the homecoming of Mother Goddess and her children unhindered after a two year pandemic induced restrictions.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Durga Darshan: A walkthrough of Kolkata’s best pujas - Part XII
Oct 02, 2022, at 04:09 am
IBNS takes you on a tour of Kolkata’s best Durga pujas of 2022 as the city goes wild in celebrating the homecoming of Mother Goddess and her children unhindered after a two year pandemic induced restrictions.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Durga Darshan: A walkthrough of Kolkata’s best pujas - Part XI
Oct 02, 2022, at 04:02 am
IBNS takes you on a tour of Kolkata’s best Durga pujas of 2022 as the city goes wild in celebrating the homecoming of Mother Goddess and her children unhindered after a two year pandemic induced restrictions.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Durga Darshan: A walkthrough of Kolkata’s best pujas - Part X
Oct 02, 2022, at 03:54 am
IBNS takes you on a tour of Kolkata’s best Durga pujas of 2022 as the city goes wild in celebrating the homecoming of Mother Goddess and her children unhindered after a two year pandemic induced restrictions.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Durga Darshan: A walkthrough of Kolkata’s best pujas - Part IX
Oct 02, 2022, at 03:46 am
IBNS takes you on a tour of Kolkata’s best Durga pujas of 2022 as the city goes wild in celebrating the homecoming of Mother Goddess and her children unhindered after a two year pandemic induced restrictions.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS