Durga puja

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, and particularly celebrated
in Bengal, Assam, and other eastern Indian states. Durga Puja celebrates the victory of the
goddess Durga over the demon king Mahishasura. It begins on the same day as Navratri, a nine-night
festival celebrating the divine feminine.

Durga Puja’s first day is Mahalaya, which heralds the advent of the goddess. Celebrations and worship
begin on Sasthi, the sixth day. During the following three days, the goddess is worshipped in her various
forms as Durga, Lakshmi, and Sarasvati. The celebrations end with Vijaya Dashami (“Tenth Day of
Victory” ), when, amid loud chants and drumbeats, idols are carried in huge processions to local rivers,
where they are immersed. That custom is symbolic of the departure of the deity to her home and to her
husband, Shiva, in the Himalayas. Images of the goddess—astride a lion, attacking the demon king
Mahishasura—are placed at various pandals (elaborately decorated bamboo structures and galleries)
and temples.

Who first started durga puja?

The first Barowari Durga Puja was organized in Kolkata by Bhowanipore Sanatan
Dharmotsahini Sabha in 1909 at Balaram Bose Ghat Road, Bhowanipore. On this occasion, Sri
Aurobindo published the famous Durga Stotra in his Bengali journal, Dharma, issue one
"Kartika" dated 1316 AD.

Where do we get historical mention durga?

The history of Durga Pujo dates back to the 14th Century manuscripts, where the first
mention of the Goddess is believed to be found. The Jain text Yasatilaka by Somadeva around
the 11th or 12th century speaks about the festival dedicated to a warrior goddess Durga.

Who is the father of maa durga?

Goddess Durga was created to combat the evil demon Mahishasura. The trinity of Brahma,
Vishnu and Shiva came together to create a powerful female form with ten arms. When Durga
emerged from the waters of the holy Ganga as a spirit, she was given a physical form by all the
gods put together.

Which city is famous for durga puja ?

Kolkata is the most famous city for Durga Puja. From pandal hopping to eating sumptuous
Bengali cuisines, from wearing new clothes to visiting relatives and friends, Durga Puja is all
about fun in this city. The city looks stunning on these four days of Puja.

In which country durga puja is celebrated for 15 days ?

Slowly, Sikkim and much of North Bengal also absorbed the festival and right now, the lower
laps of the Himalayas in India are engulfed in Dashain cheers. This is the longest festival of
India, celebrated over a period of 15-days incorporating much of Navratri and Durga
Puja rituals.

What does durga puja mean?

Durga Puja is a Hindu celebration of the Mother Goddess and the victory of the revered warrior
Goddess Durga over the evil buffalo demon Mahishasura. The festival honors the powerful
female force (shakti) in the Universe

Which day is for durga maa?

Today is the seventh day of the nine-day long festival of Navratri. On this day, Maa Kalratri,
the seventh form of Maa Durga, is worshiped. Going by the legends, when Mata Parvati gave
up her golden avatar to kill Shumbha-Nishumbha, she began to be called as Kaalratri.