Darjeeling Politics & Issues – The week that was
A roundup of this week’s political events and stories from Darjeeling
Regional
Independence Day Glory – Samsing Fari Busty Shows the Way
India today completed its 75th Independence Day and as always, everything in India is a festival. Today was no different. Small villages, towns, urban centers celebrated this grand day with much fun fervor, and enthusiasm and Darjeeling hills were no different This Ground report is from one of India’s such villages where change is happening silently.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute organizes Kanchenjunga Skydiving Event
The Darjeeling-based Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) organizes the first ever trial of Sports Skydiving with an aim to introduce skydiving as annual event, near Mount Kanchenjunga peak.
Kukur Tihar – Why we celebrate it
The second day of Diwali, also known locally as Kukur Tihar, is dedicated to the celebration of relationship between humans and Dogs.
बिमल गुरूङको आत्मसमर्पण: कति गोर्खा हितमा कति व्यक्तिगत स्वर्थ?
“१० मार्च २०१० सम्ममा गोर्खाल्याण्ड ल्याईन भने म आफ्नै निधारमा गोली ठोक्नेछु।” “म जहाँ रहेता पनि आफ्नो जाति, माटो र गोर्खाको आकांक्षा-गोर्खाल्याण्डको निम्ति लडीरहेको…
Bimal Gurung Slides: From leader of Gorkhas to TMC Mouthpiece
A popular mass leader from Darjeeling who championed the cause of Gorkhaland state, Bimal Gurung’s compromise with TMC for his return has evoked mixed feelings among the common masses.
On Asthami – The 8th day of Durga Puja – We Pray to Maa Mahagauri
Maa Mahagauri is worshipped on the 8th day of Durga Puja, the Asthami, for purification of the soul and forgiveness of past sins.
On the 7th day of Durga Puja – We Pray to Maa Kalratri
Maa Kalratri is worshipped on the seventh day of Durga Puja. Her worship symbolizes Purification of mind, words and body. She is the remove of planetary obstacles.
On the 6th Day of Durga Puja – We Pray to Maa Katyayani
Maa Katyayani is worshipped on the 6th day of Durga Puja for the destruction of sins accumulated in the previous lives.
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.