Dussehra

Odisha is expected to experience a rain-soaked Dussehra this year as a cyclonic circulation is likely to form over central Bay of Bengal on September 30.

Dussehra or Vijayadashami, is a celebration of good triumphing over evil, marked by the worship of Goddess Durga and community festivities.

Bhubaneshwar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the development of a fresh low-pressure area over the west-central Bay of Bengal around October 6. This weather system is expected to bring light to moderate rain and…

TNI Bureau: Devotees of all ages thronged the Durga Puja pandals on Vijaya Dashami, the last day of the Dussehra festival. Dressed in their festive best, the devotees rushed to the pandals to offer prayers and make offerings to Maa…

TNI Bureau: A special curated Dussehra Food Festival was inaugurated at Nimantran Restaurant Bhubaneswar to celebrate the spirit of Dussehra. This year, everyone can look forward to a unique culinary experience that complements the…

Video of a Ravan effigy 'firing back' at spectators during a Dussehra event is getting viral.

The Navratri which begins this year on September 26 and ends on October 5 with Dussehra — devotees fast diligently for all nine nights to seek the blessings of the Goddess.

In order to avoid a spurt in coronavirus infections, organisers across Bhubaneswar are making all efforts to keep the celebrations low-key and follow all Covid-19 guidelines.

Cuttack is famous for its extravagance and the magnitude of silver and gold that is used to decorate Goddess Durga and her temporary abode during the four-day autumn festival.

TNI Bureau: The Commissionerate Police and all Bhubaneswar Puja Committee Office Bearers reached a consensus to celebrate the Durga Puja 2020 as a low-key affair in view of COVID-19 Pandemic situation. All rituals of Durga Puja will be…