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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...
- Durga Puja Day 1: October 11 (Monday) Shashthi
- Durga Puja Day 2: October 12 (Tuesday) Maha Saptami
- Durga Puja Day 3: October 13 (Wednesday) Maha Ashtami
- Durga Puja Day 4: October 14 (Thursday) Navami
- Durga Puja Day 5: October 15 (Friday) Vijay Dashami
As per mythology, on the 6th day (Maha Shashti) Goddess Durga landed on earth with her 4 children: Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Laxmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kartikeya. On the eve of Maha Shashti, the face of the idol of Goddess Durga is unveiled and rituals are performed. Drums known as 'Dhaak' are banged on every pandal. 1. Bilva Nimantran 2. Kalpa...
On Maha Saptami, the Maha puja is performed. Before the sun rises, a banana tree is submerged in holy water and then it is covered with a new sari just like a newlywed woman (Kola bou). 1. Navpatrika Puja 2. Kolabou Puja
As per mythology, it is believed that Goddess Durga killed Mahishasura on Maha Ashtami. On this day devotees offer their prayers to the goddess known as 'Anjali'. Girls that are less than 9 years are depicted as Goddess Durga and are worshipped. This ritual is known as 'Kumari Puja'. After this, the 'Sandhi puja' is performed. 1. Durga Ashtami 2. K...
After the 'Sandhi puja' ends, Maha Navami begins. On the eve of 'Maha Navami' 'Maha arati' is performed. 1. Maha Navami 2. Durga Balidan 3. Navami Homa
Vijaya Dashami is the last day of the festival. After 'ghat visarjan' (a symbolic immersion of Durga declaring the end of the Puja rituals) women perform Sindoor Khela means 'vermillion game'. After that on the eve of Maha Dashami, the idol of Goddess Durga is immersed in the holy water of river Ganges. Before the immersion, processions are carried...
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Oct 4, 2021 · In the eastern part of India, Navratri is called Durga Puja, wherein devotees worship 9 forms of Goddess Durga. It is said that Goddess Durga defeated buffalo demon Mahishasura to help restore Dharma.
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.
Oct 9, 2021 · Durga Puja 2021 date: The five-day festival of Durga Puja is celebrated with great pomp and pageantry across India, especially in West Bengal. It is one of the biggest festivals in the country, and preparations are in full swing to welcome the goddess to her earthly abode.
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Oct 6, 2021 · Navratri 2021: Goddess Durga is worshipped by devotees with four Navratri fasts, every year. There is a lot to look forward to as Navratri is here. The nine-day festival to worship Goddess Durga is...
Oct 10, 2021 · Learn about the auspicious festival of Durga Puja, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the power of Goddess Durga. Find out the dates, significance, rituals, and mythology of this Hindu festival that begins on 11th October 2021.
