On the 5th Day of Durga Puja – We Pray to Skandamata
On the fifth day of Navratri, we offer prayers to Skandamata, the mother of Kumara or Skanda or Kartikeya, who was chosen by gods as their commander in the war against the demons.
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4th Day of Durga Puja – We Pray to Maa Kusmanda
Maa Kusmanda, the goddess that provides warmth, heat and energy to the universe is worshipped on the 4th day of Navratri.
On the Third Day of Durga Puja – We pray to Maa Chandraghanta
On the third day of Navaratra, Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped for peace and ultimate good in the other world.
On 2nd Day of Durga Puja – We Pray to Maa Brahmacharini
On the second day of Durga Puja, Hindus offer prayers to Maa Brahmacharini, the goddess who symbolizes practice of penance.
The Significance of Navratri – Why we pray for 9 days During Dasai
As Dasai festival sets in, it is time for the Navratri Puja to begin during which people offer prayers to Maa Durga for 9 days.
Analysing Education in Darjeeling Hills (GTA) under the preview of GTA Act 2012
Under the GTA Act of 2011, signed by the State Government, Centre, and GJM, many departments including education were to be transferred to GTA with certain degree of autonomy.
Man arrested on Sexual Assault charges after over 20 years of incident
A teacher was arrested in Darjeeling on charges of sexual assault filed against the man by her the victim after 20 years.
Darjeeling court sentences man to death for Double Murder
The Darjeeling District & Sessions Court sentences one Padam Subba for double murder of a mother and her minor daughter.
Ashwin Kanan: From Darjeeling to Bollywood
Darjeeling boy Ashwin Kanan shares his journey from the Hills to the world of Bollywood with his debut in the movie “Happy Birthday”.
Press Release: Talking Trash discussion on Plastic Waste and its Responsibility
Talking Trash India, called on the need for plastic industry to take responsibility for the packaging waste.