An idol of the Hindu goddess Durga floats in a temporary pond near the River Ganges after its immersion in Allahabad, India, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The immersion of idols marks the end of the ...

DDMA also decided to consider phased reopening of remaining classes in schools (nursery to class 8). The officials added that in its first meeting after Dussehra, the authority will take a call on ...

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Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra in Hindi, is an important Hindu festival celebrated every year with great devotion and enthusiasm. It marks the conclusion of both Navratri and Durga Puja, ...

As the festive season of Durga Puja and Dussehra approaches, several parts of the country are set to observe extended bank holidays next week. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday ...

With Dussehra and Durga Puja festivals round the corner, the district Fire department wants to ensure that all the pandals erected for staging `Ramlila' and Durga Puja meet the required fire safety ...

Heavy rains drenching the Pacific Northwest triggered flooding across much of the region, closing dozens of roads and prompting the evacuations of tens of thousands of people.

On Oct. 12, Hindus around the world will celebrate Dussehra, a major festival observed annually. This week’s commenters discuss the origin of Dussehra and its rituals, such as the burning in effigy of ...