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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Durga_PujaDurga Puja - Wikipedia

    Durga Puja (ISO: Durgā Pūjā), also known as Durgotsava or Shaaradotsava, 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.

  2. www.britannica.com › topic › Durga-PujaDurga Puja | Festival, Mythology, Traditions, & Facts |...

    Oct 21, 2024 · Durga Puja is a major festival of Hinduism traditionally held for 10 days in the month of Ashvin (September–October), the seventh month of the Hindu calendar. The festival celebrates the victory of the goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.

  3. www.learnreligions.com › the-history-and-origin-of-durga-puja-1770159The History and Origin of the Durga Puja Festival - Learn...

    Sep 2, 2018 · Durga Puja is celebrated every year in the Hindu month of Ashwin (September-October) and commemorates Prince Rama 's invocation of the goddess before going to war with the demon king Ravana. This autumnal ritual was different from the conventional Durga Puja, which is usually celebrated in the springtime.

  4. theconversation.com › durga-puja-festival-where-it-originated-and-how-itsDurga Puja festival: where it originated and how it’s celebrated

    Oct 7, 2024 · Every October, Kolkata, the “city of joy” and capital of West Bengal in India, lights up to celebrate Durga Puja. The festival is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga – daughter, mother,...

  5. www.hindutsav.com › durga-pujaWhy Durga Puja is Celebrated - Durga Puja Date 2024 - HindUtsav

    It is a five-day festival and is celebrated during Sharad Navratri’s period in September or October. The Durga Puja days are observed as Shashti, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Vijayadashami.

  6. www.hindustantimes.com › lifestyle › festivalsNavratri 2023: When is Durga Puja? Know the date, history and ...

    Celebrated in the month of Karthik of the Bengali calendar that coincides with October in the Gregorian calendar, Durga Puja 2023 will be celebrated for five consecutive days starting from...

  7. www.drikpanchang.com › hindu-festivals › durga-pujaDurga Puja - Drikpanchang

    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.

  8. indianculture.gov.in › stories › durga-pujaDurga Puja - Indian Culture

    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. Even though the weather starts becoming cooler, the air is thick with the warmth radiated by the devotees.

  9. www.hindustantimes.com › lifestyle › festivalsDurga Puja calendar 2023: Significance, celebrations ...

    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.

  10. www.hindustantimes.com › lifestyle › festivalsDurga Puja 2021: All you need to know about ... - Hindustan Times

    When is Durga Puja 2021? This year Durga Puja begins from Monday, October 11 (Maha Shasthi) and will end on Friday, October 15.