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King of Belgium invokes power of Durga in search for 'unity of purpose'

Will namesake Hindu politicians in India learn something from King of Belgium seeking divine blessings for the welfare of the country ? Today Indian rulers are hell bent upon Hindu Dharma and culture. These politicians are looting money from Hindu temples and are not even ready to protect them. To change this situation, now all Hindus should unite together to establish Hindu Rashtra ! - Editor Brussels (Belgium) :  Even as India is celebrating Durga Puja, the monarch in faraway Belgium, King Philippe, invoked the power of Durga to seek help in nations' search for "unity of purpose" and in taking up challenges of the times. A great lover of India, who has led four economic delegations to the country, Philippe Friday again broke convention to speak at a farewell lunch for visiting Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and recalled his visit as a backpacker to Bengal "eager to discover your rich culture. "Mr President, in your home region West Bengal and in...

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Wishing Everyone Happy Durga Puja....!!! From Our Team-

10 Famous Kolkata Durga Puja Pandals

Top Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata There are literally thousands of Kolkata  Durga Puja  pandals but some stand out more than others, as a result of their captivating decorations. Every year they compete to outdo each other with the most elaborate and innovative themes. Here are 10 famous pandals that are really worth seeing. Unfortunately, it's impossible to list all the popular ones because there are so many. Therefore, please do respond and share your favorite ones with us at the bottom of this article. The easiest way to visit the pandals is to take a  Durga Puja festival tour. Wondering where is best to stay? Try these  7 hotels for Durga Puja in Kolkata. 1.  Bagbazar BSDE Bagbazaar is one of the oldest Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata, having been in existence for around 100 years. It's a relatively simple one with emphasis on tradition and culture, but it always attracts the crowds with its strikingly beautiful idol of  Goddess Du...

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Wishing Everyone Happy Durga Puja....!!! From Our Team-

Wishing Everyone Happy Durga Puja....!!!

Wishing Everyone Happy Durga Puja....!!! From Our Team-

Battle of the Ego: Goddess Durga and Mahishasura

The following is a brief adaptation of the story as appears in the Devi-Mahatyma. It is adapted in a way so as to lift the veil of the spiritual symbolism employed in the story: The Devas, such a s Self-discipline, Universal Love, Selfless Service and Courage were being routed by the most fearsome demon they had ever beheld, Mahishasura (Egotism). Ego disregards the promptings of the Devas and claims all he sees for his own, living only for sensual pleasure and self-glorification, aided by lesser demons like Greed, Lust, and Anger. The divine beings  ran to the greatest of all the gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, to plead for help. But when the Big Three realize whom they are up against, they exchanged worried glances. “This job is too much for the Three of us,” they agree. “In a case like this, there is only one recourse.” And sitting down for meditation, the gods concentrate their mental energy on her, the Supreme Goddess. Her response is instantaneous. At that very mome...