Why has one WB family worshipped only Goddess Durga's face for 450 yrs?
The Ray family in Gomai village of West Bengal's Ketugram has worshipped only Goddess Durga's face instead of a complete idol for around 450 years. According to local legends, the tradition began after the idol broke and the family's ancestor, Gobinda Ray, received divine instructions in a dream. On the day of immersion, the face is carried around the village.
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The Ray family in Gomai village of West Bengal's Ketugram has worshipped only Goddess Durga's face instead of a complete idol for around 450 years. According to local legends, the tradition began after the idol broke and the family's ancestor, Gobinda Ray, received divine instructions in a dream. On the day of immersion, the face is carried around the village.
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Ravi Kishan plays Lord Ram in 'Ayodhya Ki Ramleela', video shows his look
A video has surfaced online showing BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan's look as Lord Ram for 'Ayodhya Ki Ramleela'. Calling it his first time playing Lord Ram's role, Kishan said, "I urge the youth to read about Lord Ram, Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva." He added that he had previously played Parshuram, Kevat and Mata Sita as a child.
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10:30 pm Monday, 19 October 2026
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A video has surfaced online showing BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan's look as Lord Ram for 'Ayodhya Ki Ramleela'. Calling it his first time playing Lord Ram's role, Kishan said, "I urge the youth to read about Lord Ram, Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva." He added that he had previously played Parshuram, Kevat and Mata Sita as a child.
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Village in MP offers special prayers for Ravan, calls him 'Ravan Baba'
A village named Ravan village in Madhya Pradesh’s Nateran tehsil offers special prayers to the King of Lanka, Ravana, and affectionately calls him 'Ravan Baba'. Villagers don't burn Ravana's effigy but worship him as their presiding deity at an ancient Parmar-era temple housing a 12-foot reclining idol of Ravana. Some villagers also have tattoos of Ravana’s name on their bodies.
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10:23 pm Monday, 19 October 2026
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A village named Ravan village in Madhya Pradesh’s Nateran tehsil offers special prayers to the King of Lanka, Ravana, and affectionately calls him 'Ravan Baba'. Villagers don't burn Ravana's effigy but worship him as their presiding deity at an ancient Parmar-era temple housing a 12-foot reclining idol of Ravana. Some villagers also have tattoos of Ravana’s name on their bodies.
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Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend and Australian model Sahara Ray passes away at 34
Australian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray, who once dated singer Justin Bieber, has passed away aged 34. "She passed away last night surrounded by family at the hospital. She was so loved," her family told TMZ. Ray founded swimwear brand Sahara Ray Swim. In 2024, Ray revealed she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
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11:30 pm Monday, 19 October 2026
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Australian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray, who once dated singer Justin Bieber, has passed away aged 34. "She passed away last night surrounded by family at the hospital. She was so loved," her family told TMZ. Ray founded swimwear brand Sahara Ray Swim. In 2024, Ray revealed she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
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Why do people in Maharashtra exchange Apta leaves as 'gold' on Dussehra?
People in Maharashtra exchange Apta leaves on Dussehra as symbols of wealth and good fortune. The tradition traces back to tale of Kautsa, who insisted on offering gurudakshina after completing studies under sage Varatantu. When sage asked for 14 crore gold coins, Kautsa approached Ayodhya’s King Raghu for help, who sought Kubera’s assistance. Kubera showered gold coins on Apta tree.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
07:00 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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People in Maharashtra exchange Apta leaves on Dussehra as symbols of wealth and good fortune. The tradition traces back to tale of Kautsa, who insisted on offering gurudakshina after completing studies under sage Varatantu. When sage asked for 14 crore gold coins, Kautsa approached Ayodhya’s King Raghu for help, who sought Kubera’s assistance. Kubera showered gold coins on Apta tree.
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Govt alerts against 'Prime Minister' WhatsApp scams, issues '+92' warning
The Centre warned against 'Prime Minister', 'Chief Minister', and 'public figure' scams operating on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. It said scammers impersonate public figures to cheat by promoting fake welfare schemes, promising financial assistance and offering cashback rewards. The Centre urged people to verify welfare schemes and payment requests and warned against calls from '+92' numbers.
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07:01 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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The Centre warned against 'Prime Minister', 'Chief Minister', and 'public figure' scams operating on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. It said scammers impersonate public figures to cheat by promoting fake welfare schemes, promising financial assistance and offering cashback rewards. The Centre urged people to verify welfare schemes and payment requests and warned against calls from '+92' numbers.
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Apple announces new event next week, hints at first touchscreen MacBook
Apple will host a new 'Pro and Tell' event on October 28 in Los Angeles. The event's teaser video looked like a finger touching a display and drawing Apple's logo on it, hinting at the launch of Apple's first touchscreen MacBook, as per Bloomberg. Apple may also introduce a new low-end M6 chip-powered MacBook Pro and a revamped iPad mini.
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07:00 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Apple will host a new 'Pro and Tell' event on October 28 in Los Angeles. The event's teaser video looked like a finger touching a display and drawing Apple's logo on it, hinting at the launch of Apple's first touchscreen MacBook, as per Bloomberg. Apple may also introduce a new low-end M6 chip-powered MacBook Pro and a revamped iPad mini.
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Alia Bhatt visits Durga Puja pandal with Ayan, performs aarti
Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt attended the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja celebrations with filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, days after Ranbir Kapoor visited the event. The actress offered prayers, performed aarti and served bhog at the pandal. She wore a red saree paired with a sky-blue blouse featuring puffed sleeves.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
07:30 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt attended the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja celebrations with filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, days after Ranbir Kapoor visited the event. The actress offered prayers, performed aarti and served bhog at the pandal. She wore a red saree paired with a sky-blue blouse featuring puffed sleeves.
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Why no 'Ravana Dahan' takes place in Bastar's 75-day Dussehra celebrations?
No 'Ravana Dahan' takes place in Dussehra celebrations in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar that go on for nearly 75 days. This is because the celebration is focused on the worship of the local deity Maa Danteshwari. The umbrella of the goddess is placed on a massive chariot and taken around the city. The 75-day celebrations trace their history to a 600-year-old tradition.
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08:00 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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No 'Ravana Dahan' takes place in Dussehra celebrations in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar that go on for nearly 75 days. This is because the celebration is focused on the worship of the local deity Maa Danteshwari. The umbrella of the goddess is placed on a massive chariot and taken around the city. The 75-day celebrations trace their history to a 600-year-old tradition.
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Delhi Police issue traffic advisory for Dussehra celebrations
Delhi Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory for Dussehra celebrations on October 20, as heavy pedestrian and vehicular movement is expected in East Delhi. The affected roads include NH-24, Road No. 57, Road No. 57A, Road No. 56 and Vikas Marg. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes and plan their journeys in advance.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
08:35 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Delhi Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory for Dussehra celebrations on October 20, as heavy pedestrian and vehicular movement is expected in East Delhi. The affected roads include NH-24, Road No. 57, Road No. 57A, Road No. 56 and Vikas Marg. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes and plan their journeys in advance.
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Why is Ravana not burnt but worshipped on Dussehra in MP's Mandsaur?
In Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur, people worship Ravana instead of burning his effigies on Dussehra. Mandsaur is believed to be the birthplace of Mandodari, Ravana's wife, making him the region's son-in-law. For this reason, people offer prayers to Ravana, and a 35-foot statue stands in his memory. On Dussehra, people mourn his death instead of celebrating his defeat.
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08:30 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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In Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur, people worship Ravana instead of burning his effigies on Dussehra. Mandsaur is believed to be the birthplace of Mandodari, Ravana's wife, making him the region's son-in-law. For this reason, people offer prayers to Ravana, and a 35-foot statue stands in his memory. On Dussehra, people mourn his death instead of celebrating his defeat.
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Why do some people in Rajasthan worship Ravana on Dussehra?
While Dussehra celebrations across India involve burning effigies of Ravana to mark the victory of good over evil, some families in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, revere Ravana as an ancestor. Members of Dave-Godha Shrimali Brahmin community perform tarpan and pind daan for Ravana, his father Vishrava and grandfather Maharishi Pulastya at Amarnath temple during Shraddha Paksha. Many also mourn his death.
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09:00 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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While Dussehra celebrations across India involve burning effigies of Ravana to mark the victory of good over evil, some families in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, revere Ravana as an ancestor. Members of Dave-Godha Shrimali Brahmin community perform tarpan and pind daan for Ravana, his father Vishrava and grandfather Maharishi Pulastya at Amarnath temple during Shraddha Paksha. Many also mourn his death.
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Decoding the rise of FDEs, AI’s hottest new career: Scaler
95% of Gen AI pilots fail because generalised software cannot integrate with complex, company-specific workflows, driving an 800% growth in Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) job postings, Scaler stated. In this free masterclass, Rohit Jindal, Lead AI Scientist and ex-Mastercard, gives you the roadmap to break into FDE roles and explains how the role differs from SDE, ML, DevOps, and more.
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News By: Roshan Gupta
10:41 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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95% of Gen AI pilots fail because generalised software cannot integrate with complex, company-specific workflows, driving an 800% growth in Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) job postings, Scaler stated. In this free masterclass, Rohit Jindal, Lead AI Scientist and ex-Mastercard, gives you the roadmap to break into FDE roles and explains how the role differs from SDE, ML, DevOps, and more.
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Drone video shows devotees visiting Marada Mata Temple at 2,300 metres altitude
A video taken by a drone showed crowds of devotees visiting Jammu and Kashmir's Marada Mata Temple in Udhampur district, which is located at an altitude of 2,300 metres. The devotees visited the sacred temple on the ninth day of Sharadiya Navratri. The ninth day is celebrated as Mahanavami, during which devotees visit temples to offer prayers to Goddess Durga.
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10:30 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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A video taken by a drone showed crowds of devotees visiting Jammu and Kashmir's Marada Mata Temple in Udhampur district, which is located at an altitude of 2,300 metres. The devotees visited the sacred temple on the ninth day of Sharadiya Navratri. The ninth day is celebrated as Mahanavami, during which devotees visit temples to offer prayers to Goddess Durga.
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Video shows 110-ft-tall Ravana effigy being built in Chhattisgarh
A nearly 110-foot-tall Ravana effigy is being prepared for Dussehra celebrations in Chhattisgarh's Raipur. Visuals showed the 10 heads of Ravana being painted, while body parts of two effigies were seen getting assembled using a crane. It took almost a month of hard work to build the effigy. Ravana Dahan will reportedly be held at six locations across Raipur.
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11:00 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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A nearly 110-foot-tall Ravana effigy is being prepared for Dussehra celebrations in Chhattisgarh's Raipur. Visuals showed the 10 heads of Ravana being painted, while body parts of two effigies were seen getting assembled using a crane. It took almost a month of hard work to build the effigy. Ravana Dahan will reportedly be held at six locations across Raipur.
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Why is Shastra Puja performed on Dussehra?
Shastra Puja, also known as Astra Puja or Ayudha Puja, is performed on Dussehra to worship weapons, tools and equipment used in daily life. According to the Mahabharata, Lord Rama once performed Shastra Puja before fighting the 10-headed demon Ravana. After winning the battle, the tradition continued across India, with the ritual observed in homes, offices, industries and factories.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
11:29 am Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Shastra Puja, also known as Astra Puja or Ayudha Puja, is performed on Dussehra to worship weapons, tools and equipment used in daily life. According to the Mahabharata, Lord Rama once performed Shastra Puja before fighting the 10-headed demon Ravana. After winning the battle, the tradition continued across India, with the ritual observed in homes, offices, industries and factories.
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Why is the Shami tree worshipped on Vijayadashami?
The Shami tree is worshipped on Vijayadashami as a symbol of victory, protection and successful completion of difficult tasks. According to Mahabharata, Pandavas hid their weapons in a Shami tree during final year of their exile, when they lived in disguise. Arjuna later recovered the weapons to get ready for battle, making the tree symbol of preparedness and triumph.
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12:00 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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The Shami tree is worshipped on Vijayadashami as a symbol of victory, protection and successful completion of difficult tasks. According to Mahabharata, Pandavas hid their weapons in a Shami tree during final year of their exile, when they lived in disguise. Arjuna later recovered the weapons to get ready for battle, making the tree symbol of preparedness and triumph.
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PM Modi extends Dussehra greetings, wishes happiness & strength for all
PM Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings on Vijayadashmi or Dussehra. "May this festival of victory—marked by joy and confidence—impart new strength to everyone's resolve. It is my wish that everyone's life be enriched with happiness, good fortune and success," he said. PM Modi is expected to attend the Ravana Dahan ceremony at Delhi's IP Extension Ramlila in the evening.
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01:04 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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PM Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings on Vijayadashmi or Dussehra. "May this festival of victory—marked by joy and confidence—impart new strength to everyone's resolve. It is my wish that everyone's life be enriched with happiness, good fortune and success," he said. PM Modi is expected to attend the Ravana Dahan ceremony at Delhi's IP Extension Ramlila in the evening.
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Why does Kullu celebrate Dussehra for a week after Vijayadashami?
Unlike most of India, Himachal Pradesh's Kullu celebrates Dussehra for a week after Vijayadashami. The tradition dates back to 17th-century when Raja Jagat Singh installed a Lord Raghunath idol on Vijayadashami and accepted him as the kingdom's principal deity. Kullu now holds a week-long congregation where hundreds of local deities are brought to Dhalpur ground to pay obeisance to Raghunath.
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02:00 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Unlike most of India, Himachal Pradesh's Kullu celebrates Dussehra for a week after Vijayadashami. The tradition dates back to 17th-century when Raja Jagat Singh installed a Lord Raghunath idol on Vijayadashami and accepted him as the kingdom's principal deity. Kullu now holds a week-long congregation where hundreds of local deities are brought to Dhalpur ground to pay obeisance to Raghunath.
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Why does a police station in MP's Satna protect Ravana’s statue?
A police station in MP's Satna district protects a 300-year-old Ravana statue worshipped by devotees. Unlike the usual 10-headed depiction, it has nine heads, as locals believe Ravana offered one head to Lord Shiva. According to local folklore, Kothi rulers organised Ramlila across a river, where Lord Rama symbolically shot arrows at Ravana's statue from the opposite bank.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
02:42 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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A police station in MP's Satna district protects a 300-year-old Ravana statue worshipped by devotees. Unlike the usual 10-headed depiction, it has nine heads, as locals believe Ravana offered one head to Lord Shiva. According to local folklore, Kothi rulers organised Ramlila across a river, where Lord Rama symbolically shot arrows at Ravana's statue from the opposite bank.
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