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4 days ago · 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.
Jun 21, 2024 · Durga, in Hinduism, a principal form of the Goddess, also known as Devi and Shakti. According to legend, Durga was created for the slaying of the buffalo demon Mahishasura by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and the lesser gods, who were otherwise powerless to overcome him.
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2 days ago · Rituals & Puja News: Masik Durgashtami 2024 honors Goddess Durga monthly on Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha. Scheduled for July 14, 03:05 PM on July 13 to 05:25 PM on July
4 days ago · In the eastern and northeastern states of India, the Durga Puja is synonymous with Navaratri, wherein goddess Durga battles and emerges victorious over the buffalo demon Mahishasura to help restore dharma.
Jun 21, 2024 · Dussehra or Vijayadashami is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navaratri every year. It is also known as Durga Puja or Dasara. The Festival’s name is derived from the Sanskrit word “Dasha” which means ten and “Hara” which means defeat symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
Jun 21, 2024 · Durga puja is celebrated on the tenth day of the month of Ashvina (September – October) with the appearance of the full moon, an event called the “bright fortnight” (Shukla Paksha). The festival corresponds with the culmination of the nine-day Navratri festival and with the tenth day of the Durga puja.
Jun 25, 2024 · Celebrated in the month of Ashshin (September – October), Durga puja (fondly referred to as Pujo) is one of the most awaited festivals in India, especially in West Bengal.
