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Durga Puja (ISO: Durgā Pūjā), also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsav, is an annual festival originating in the Indian subcontinent which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess Durga, and is also celebrated because of Durga's victory over Mahishasura.
Jun 23, 2024 · Durga Puja, major festival of Hinduism, traditionally held for 10 days in the month of Ashvina (September–October), the seventh month of the Hindu calendar. Durga Puja celebrates the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon king Mahishasura.
HISTORY OF THE PUJA. Durga idol created by artist Late Gopeshwar Pal. Celebrated in the month of Ashvin (September – October), Durga puja (fondly referred to as Pujo) is one of the most awaited festivals in India, especially in West Bengal.
Feb 21, 2024 · When is Durga Puja 2024: Date and Timings. Observed usually in September or October, Durga Puja is typically celebrated from the sixth to the tenth day of the bright lunar fortnight in the Hindu lunar calendar month of Ashvin. It is celebrated along with Navratri, the nine-day festival.
Durga Puja is celebrated during Devi Paksha which is 15 days period of Ashwin lunar month as per Hindu calendar. [ ...more] Also Called: Bhagwati Puja, Akal Bodhon. Significance: the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. Deity (s): Goddess Durga. Key Rituals: Durga Puja, Pushpanjali, Sandhi Puja, Chandi Homa, Sindoor Khela, Durga Visarjan.
In West Bengal, Durga Puja refers to all the six days during Devi Paksha observed as Mahalaya, Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami and Vijayadashami. Durga Puja is also known as Durgotsava and Sharadotsava. In other Indian states, Durga Puja during Devi Paksha is observed as Navratri. Although Navratri is also dedicated to Goddess ...
Sep 30, 2022 · Durga Puja 2022 date, puja timings: This year, Durga Puja begins on October 1 with Shashti. Saptami falls on October 2, Ashtami on October 3, Navami on October 4, and finally, Vijaydashami on October 5
Durga Puja 2021: The auspicious festival of Durga Puja is an annual five-day celebration originating in the Indian subcontinent which pays homage to the goddess Maa Durga. It celebrates the...
The auspicious festival of Durga Puja will be celebrated with enthusiasm from October 20 to October 24. From date to puja rituals, here's all you need to know. Durga Puja, the auspicious...
Durga Puja is a five-day annual festival that honours Maa Durga and celebrates her victory over the demon king Mahishasura. (PTI) Read More. Durga Puja Date, History and Shubh Muhurat: Durga Puja...
