GUWAHATI: The Bishnupur Bimala Nagar Sarbajanin Durga Puja will mark its 60th anniversary this year with the theme “Kischkindha”, inspired by the mythical kingdom of the Vanaras, or monkey warriors, from the Hindu epic Ramayana, ruled by King Sugriva and famously associated with Lord Hanuman. ALSO READ: Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 626 as…
GUWAHATI: A 45-foot-tall depiction of Mahavatar Narsimha will be the main attraction at this year’s Durga Puja celebration at Bhaskarnagar in Guwahati, with the organisers promising an immersive experience featuring visual lighting shows and synchronised sound effects. ALSO READ: 76 Kg Drugs Seized in Assam and Mizoram, Two Arrested in Separate DRI Operations The Durga…
GUWAHATI: This year’s Durga Puja at Athgaon Pukhuripar will depict the devastation caused by the recent Assam floods, with a particular focus on the impact witnessed in Jorhat, Sivasagar and Charaideo. ALSO READ: National Teachers’ Awards 2026: Gauhati University’s Ankuran Dutta Among 9 Northeast Awardees The theme will portray the circumstances surrounding the breach of…
GUWAHATI: Marking its 76th year and Platinum Jubilee, the Bishnupur Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee is set to unveil ‘Naglok’ as the theme for this year’s Durga Puja celebrations. ALSO READ: Assam CM Meets Amit Shah, Discusses Flood Damage and Rehabilitation The committee has allocated a budget of ₹60 lakh for the celebrations, with the theme…
GUWAHATI: The 116th Durga Puja, organised by the Durga Puja Committee at Pandu, will showcase Assam’s tea garden heritage as the central theme of its pandal this year. ALSO READ: 13th North East Zone Shooting Championship to Begin in Guwahati on August 25 The theme, titled “Assam Tea Garden,” will seek to combine the religious…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati’s New Colony area in Pandu is set to witness a unique Durga Puja experience this year, with a 3D show featuring special effects inspired by cinematic presentations. ALSO READ: Akashwani’ to Take Centre Stage at Guwahati's Durga Puja Pandal to Honour Assam’s Artists The puja committee, which is celebrating its 74th year, has…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is set to witness a towering 65-foot statue of Sai Baba as one of the major attractions this Durga Puja, with the theme combining spirituality, traditional craftsmanship and festive celebrations. ALSO READ: Five-Year Policy for Hydrocarbon Exploration and Upstream Development Approved by Assam Cabinet The puja committee has allocated an estimated budget of…
GUWAHATI: Jai Hind Club, Pandu, is gearing up to celebrate the 80th year of its Sarbajanin Durga Puja in 2026 with a grand pandal inspired by the Ram Mandir, Ayodhya. ALSO READ: Green India Mission Misses Forest Cover Target by 97.57%, CAG Report Finds The club has set aside an estimated budget of ₹35 lakh…
GUWAHATI: A Ganesh Puja pandal in Guwahati's Pandu will focus on the growing problem of mobile phone addiction and its impact on society, particularly among children. The theme will highlight how excessive smartphone use can affect children’s physical and mental well-being, social interactions and everyday lives, while encouraging greater awareness among parents and the…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government will undertake repairs and reconstruction of flood-damaged roads across the state ahead of Durga Puja, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said after the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, August 11. ALSO READ: Assam May Need Over ₹1,000 Crore for Flood Compensation, Rehabilitation: CM Sarma The Public Works Department (PWD) will carry out…
GUWAHATI: The Dr. B R Ambedkar Boys Star Committee has announced its Golden Jubilee, 50th Ganesh Puja Celebration, marking 50 years of devotion and community service from 1975 to 2025. As part of the milestone celebration, the committee will install a grand 41-feet Murty of Lord Ganesha, described as "a symbol of faith, unity…
GUWAHATI: An ocean-themed Ganesh Puja will bring an underwater-inspired ambience to Maligaon this Ganesh Chaturthi, with a uniquely designed pandal and a grand Varaha Avatar Ganesh idol set to be the main attraction. ALSO READ: Independence Day: Vande Mataram to Be Sung from Red Fort for First Time, Youth to Get Greater Representation The celebration…
