Durga Puja | Festival, Mythology, Traditions, & Facts - Britannica
WEB2 days ago · 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.
Durga Puja - Wikipedia
WEBDurga 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.
The History and Origin of the Durga Puja Festival - Learn Religions
WEBSep 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.
Durga Puja - Indian Culture
WEBCelebrated 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 …
Durga Puja: Significance of Durga Puja Festival & How is it Celebrated
WEBMar 17, 2022 · Durga Puja is an auspicious five-day holiday that originated in the Indian subcontinent and pays respect to the goddess Maa Durga. It commemorates the goddess Durga’s triumph against demon ruler Mahishasur.
Durga Puja - Hindu American Foundation
WEBDurga Puja is a celebration of the Goddess Durga — who represents the embodiment of Shakti, the powerful feminine force that governs all cosmic creation, existence, and change — and her victory over a demon named Mahishasura.
2021 Durga Puja Festival in India: Essential Guide - TripSavvy
WEBJan 27, 2021 · 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. It's believed that the goddess comes to earth during the festival.
Durga Puja calendar 2023: Significance, celebrations, puja rituals …
WEBThe 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.
What is the Durga Puja and How is it Celebrated? - Newsweek
WEBOct 16, 2018 · People across the Indian subcontinent and beyond are marking the annual Durga Puja, a festival which celebrates the central deity in the Shaktism tradition of Hinduism.
Durga Puja 2021: All you need to know about ... - Hindustan Times
WEBDurga Puja holds great significance for the Bengali community. However, it is also celebrated, with much pomp, in other states like Odisha, Assam, Tripura, Bihar and Jharkhand. People begin their...