Durga puja aesthetic

Durga Puja, one of the grandest and most significant festivals in Hinduism, is celebrated with fervour and devotion across India, particularly in West Bengal. Rooted in mythology and cultural heritage, Durga Puja is a ten-day festival that honours Goddess Durga's triumph over the demon Mahishasura. The festival marks the homecoming of Goddess Durga, who, according to Hindu mythology, visits her parental home along with her children—Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesha, and Kartikeya.

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Basically its called ‘kash ful’ in bengali. Its a feeling that ‘durga pujo’ is near

Durga Puja in Kolkata

Sandhi Puja a 48 minutes ritual ushers in Maha Nabami. Ma Durga is celebrated in the form of Ma Chamunda during this Puja since Ma Durga is said to have slayed Chanda and Munda, two demons during this time. The Sandhi Puja takes place in the last 24 minutes of Ashtami and first 24 minutes of Nabami. 108 diyas and lotuses are a must during the Puja. It is after witnessing this Sandhi Puja that every Bengali is overwhelmed by sadness. The festival they have waited for years is about to end, Ma…

Durga, Bengali culture, navratri

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