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Covid-19 dampens Navratri, Durga Puja celebrations

Sambad English Bureau Oct 25, 2020

New Delhi: The year 2020 has been like no other. While the world still reels under the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, festivities are impacted as well. As the country gears up for the festive season, the celebration of 'navratri', Durga…

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Temporary ponds to come up in Odisha Capital for Durga idol immersion

Sambad English Bureau Oct 24, 2020

Bhubaneswar: With an aim to prevent pollution of water bodies in the Odisha Capital, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been constructing four temporary ponds for immersion of idols after the Durga Puja. An official of the…

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Lesser-Known Facts about Durga Puja

Riya Sharma Oct 24, 2020

With winters right around the corner, Durga puja comes knocking at our doorstep in all its glory and divine fervor, creating a festive aura all around. This auspicious festival is primarily a celebration of the goddess Durga and her powers,…

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The idle idol makers

Sambad English Bureau Oct 23, 2020

By Anil Dhir * “This is the only trade I know; I have mastered it from generations. I have gone through hard times before too, but never did I dream that one day people will not be allowed to celebrate festivals. This year I am not even…

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Odisha: 30 platoons of police to be deployed in Cuttack city during Durga Puja

Sambad English Bureau Oct 20, 2020

Cuttack: In order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Cuttack City, the Commissionerate Police will ensure tight security during Durga Puja. This was informed by Cuttack DCP Prateek Singh today. He further said as many as 30 platoons of…

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Odisha HC allows 9 Durga Puja Committees for taller idols in Cuttack

Sambad English Bureau Oct 19, 2020

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court (HC) today gave green signal to nine puja committees in Cuttack that have constructed Durga idols taller than 4 feet stipulated by the state Government as part of the guidelines for the upcoming festival.…

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Low key Durga Puja celebration in Odisha’s twin city this year

Sambad English Bureau Aug 31, 2020

Bhubaneswar: There will be no ‘Ravana Podi’ and procession for immersion of Goddess Durga idol during the Durga Puja celebration this year. A decision was taken during a discussion between puja committees of twin city and the…

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COVID-19 impact: Durga Puja to be held amid restrictions in Odisha’s Cuttack

Sambad English Bureau Aug 25, 2020

Cuttack: Keeping in view the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Cuttack district administration today decided to allow conduct of Durga Puja at pandals amid restrictions in the district. As there are chances of further increase in COVID-19…

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Durga Puja celebrations conclude with immersion carnival in Odisha

Sambad English Bureau Oct 9, 2019

Bhubaneswar: The Durga Puja festivities came to an end today in the State, with revellers queuing up near water bodies for idol immersion as they bid adieu to the goddess. Women offered sweets and prayers to the goddess whereas young…

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Twin city Puja pandals featured in MyJio app

Sambad English Bureau Oct 6, 2019

Bhubaneswar: MyJio app has showcased a collection of short videos of the best Durga Puja pandals from the twin city to make the festivities digitally alive. Jio has planned this to provide a glimpse of pandals and festive vibes to all its…

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