Durga Puja  

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Maharashtrian culture as we delve into its rich festivals and traditions. This article highlights the colourful celebrations, iconic rituals, and cultural significance that make Maharashtra a land of diverse traditions and joyful festivities.

From  Shah Rukh Khan's  #AskSRK session to Aiswarya Rai and Aaradhya's presence at Durga Puja, here are the latest updates from Bollywood. Watch  Filmy Trends for today's entertainment news.  
 

Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with daughter Aradhya arrives at the Durga Puja at Ramakrishna Mission hospital in Mumbai
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to wish the people of India on the tenth day of Vijaya Dashami, also known as Dussehra. PM Modi shared a short video with his narration which is from a couple of his earlier speeches. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind took to Twitter to extend their wishes on Durga Ashtami.  Durga Ashtami is celebrated on the 8th day of Durga Puja or Navratri.
 

A Durga Puja pandal in Orderly Bazar of Varanasi is all set to mesmerise the visitors with its ‘Chandrayaan-2’ theme. The pandal, which is around 100-feet in height, was made in two months.

According to Bangladeshi nationals, a country like India is famous for festivals and they are unable to see festivals like these back home

Sporting a theme with social messages, each pandal here has endeavoured to add a unique hue of distinctive attraction.
 

During this festival, Goddess Durga is invited to come to earth. To welcome Goddess Durga, pandals are erected. Many Durga pandals enthral devotees in Odisha's Bhubaneswar.

Union home minister Amit Shah was in West Bengal to inaugurate Durga puja at Salt Lake. During this occasion, he urged the voters to give BJP a chance. 

Navratri, considered a significant festival celebrated worldwide by Hindus is set to be celebrated for nine days, which begin from September 29.
 

Mahalaya is celebrated at the end of Shradh or Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors. 

The four Bengali films to be released are Srijit Mukjherji's 'Gumnaami', Kamaleswar Mukherjee's 'Password', Arindam Sil's 'Mitin Masi' and Sayantan Ghosal's 'Satyanweshi Byomkesh'.
 

Take a look at some of the pictures from Kumortuli in Kolkata, West Bengal, which will make you visit the place now

Mamata Banerjee on Sunday had criticised the Centre for issuing income tax notices to several Durga Puja committees here, saying festivals should be exempt from levies