Durga Puja — म्हत्व
Durga Puja is the largest festival in West Bengal, celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Elaborate pandals and idols are installed for five days.
Durga Puja — म्हत्व
According to the Markandeya Purana, Durga was created by the combined energy of the gods to slay Mahishasura. She fought for nine days and killed him on the tenth (Vijayadashami). The festival also marks Durga's annual visit to her parental home with her children.
Durga Puja — पुजा विधी
- On Mahalaya, listen to Chandi path or Mahishasura Mardini; invoke the goddess.
- From Saptami to Navami, visit pandals and offer pushpanjali (flowers).
- Perform aarti and enjoy cultural programmes; wear new clothes each day.
- On Dashami, perform Sindoor Khela (vermillion play) and bid farewell (Visarjan).
Durga Puja — मंत्र
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
oṃ duṃ durgāyai namaḥ
Salutations to Durga
Durga Puja — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Bhog
- ●Khichuri
- ●Labra
- ●Payesh
- ●Mishti
Durga Puja — हेर नांवां
West Bengal(দুর্গাপূজা)
Pandals, pushpanjali, Sindoor Khela
Odisha(ଦୁର୍ଗା ପୂଜା)
Similar, with Odia traditions
Tripura(দুর্গাপূজা)
Bengali-style puja
Durga Puja — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Visit pandals
- ✓Offer pushpanjali
- ✓Participate in Sindoor Khela
- ✓Respect the idol
करनासचें
- ✗Do not touch the idol without permission
- ✗Avoid inappropriate behaviour
- ✗Do not litter
Durga Puja — FAQ
- Durga Puja म्हणल्यार कितें?
- Durga Puja is the largest festival in West Bengal, celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.
- Durga Puja पुजा विधी कितें?
- On Mahalaya, listen to Chandi path or Mahishasura Mardini; invoke the goddess.; From Saptami to Navami, visit pandals and offer pushpanjali (flowers).; Perform aarti and enjoy cultural programmes; wear new clothes each day.; On Dashami, perform Sindoor Khela (vermillion play) and bid farewell (Visarjan).
- Durga Puja दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Bhog, Khichuri, Labra, Payesh, Mishti
- Durga Puja दिसा कितें करचें?
- Visit pandals; Offer pushpanjali; Participate in Sindoor Khela
- Durga Puja दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Do not touch the idol without permission; Avoid inappropriate behaviour; Do not litter
- Durga Puja दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- Durga Puja Durgaक समर्पित.