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The name of a child carries immense significance, often reflecting cultural, spiritual, or personal values. In Hindu tradition, names inspired by divine beings like Goddess Durga are considered ...

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Other noteworthy holidays are Good Friday, Baisakhi, Muharram, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Diwali, including state-specific holidays such as Saraswati Puja, Mahashivratri, and many others. Story ...

Durga Puja, also called Durgotsava, is a significant Hindu festival mostly observed by the Bengali community. The festival celebrates the victory of good over evil. In the Northern part of India, ...