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Durga Puja is celebrated throughout the world. But it is observed that the Durga Puja is celebrated in West Bengal in really a huge way. But there is hardly anyone who knows the origin of Durga Puja. The origin of Durga Puja can be explained from various aspects. There is a lot of story behind the origin of Durga Puja. The most important story behind the origin of Durga Puja may be traced back during the time of Lord Rama. Lord Rama was the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is assumed that when Lord Rama was fighting a battle against Ravana. Ravana was the demon king who abducted Sita, wife of Lord Rama. In order to rescue Sita from Ravana, Lord Rama fought a battle. But Ravana was so strong and powerful that he did not seem to be defeated. Therefore, Lord Rama worshipped Goddess Durga in her Shakti form and Goddess Durga blessed her to be the winner. As a result of the blessings of Goddess Durga and the efforts of Lord Rama, Ravana was defeated and was killed. This is one of the stories ...

Durga puja pandal Durga Puja is a ten days extended celebration renowned with great pomp and show in Northern and Eastern division of India. The preparation for this puja and celebrations begins days prior to the festival. Usually, the Durga Puja is done on a society level and the idols and Durga puja pandals (tents) for the Puja are set by the puja management commission of the area. Thrilling idols of the Goddess adorn the Durga puja pandal. The ambience of the Durga puja pandal is also taken mind of and given a very holy and sacred look. The idol of the goddess is set over a higher stage and sitting preparations for the priest as well as devotees are done near the platform. Puja is performed in these momentary Durga puja pandals for ten days and after the immersion of idol in a blessed water body, the Durga puja pandals are correctly cleaned and detached. Read on if you are fascinated in exploring the idol and Durga puja pandal making action of Durga Puja in feature. Durga Puja Panda...

The Durga Puja is a very special festival of India and has gained worldwide recognition. Durga Puja is celebrated all over the India to memorialize the victory of goodness over the evil. People celebrate this festival with full excitement. They do so by shopping many clothes, sweets and many more. Apart from the set up of glorious puja pandals at every corner, Feasting and fasting are the two spotlighting aspects of the ceremonious occasion of West Bengal. On this festival people worship Goddess Durga by making delicious Durga Puja Recipes. Over the years some of the Bengali spicy dishes that have gained popularity that include Bandhakopar Dalna, Chola Dal, and Aloo Posto. Although Bengalis are known for their sweet dishes, their Durga Puja Recipes cuisine consists of a number of spicy dishes as well. In a sweet dish Roshogolla is one of the famous Durga Puja Recipes in Bengali. The Durga Puja Recipes are easy to make as well as take much less time. Some of the famous Durga Puja recip...

Durga Puja Timing 2009 Durga puja is celebrated in the autumn months of September/October. According to the Hindu solar calendar, it falls on the first nine days of the month of Ashvin. Most of the religions follow either a solar calendar or a lunar calendar. For the Hindus, it is a combination of both. These Durga Puja Timing 2009 days are counted on the basis of sun rise and sun set. But timings of all religious functions are based on the lunar month. The lunar month is divided into two halves, the full moon phase. The schedule of Durga Puja Timing 2009 is also framed on the basis of the, Tithhi. The Devi Paksha or the fortnight in which the Puja falls sets in with the auspicious of the Mahalaya. The four days of Pujas start from the sixth day of the full moon phase that follows the Mahalaya and ends up with the Dashami or the tenth day. The Durga Puja timing 2009 is as follows: 23rd September: The Durga Puja timing 2009 for Panchami starts from 8:20 am of the previous day till 8:33 ...

Goddess Durga 108 names are very popular in scriptures describe her persona, her power and universality. She is the Supreme, the Golden Goddess who slays the evil to bring peace. Sati means one who got burned alive, Saadhvi means the Sanguine, Bhavaprita means one who is loved by the universe according to Durga 108 names Bhavaani means the abode of the universe Bhavamochani means the absolver of the universe, Aarya means goddess, Durga means the Invincible, according to Durga 108 names Jaya The Victorious in Durga 108 names Aadya means the Initial reality, Trinetra is one who has three eyes, Shooldharini of Durga 108 names means one who holds a monodent Pinaakadharini means one who holds the trident of Shiva, according to Durga 108 names Chitra is the Picturesque Chandaghanta is one who has mighty bells Mahatapa is related with severe reparation Besides these Durga 108 names, Durga is also called by many other names, such as, Rati, Barani, Tamasi, Nanda, Tulsi Devi, Roudri, Naini Devi ...

Durga Puja , also known as Durgotsab is an auspicious occasion which is prominently celebrated in the Indian state of West Bengal or Bengal. In the nine days long celebrations of Durga Puja festival, Goddess Durga, one of the most revered Goddess for the Hindus, is worshiped in different forms like as goddess of valor, wisdom and wealth. Although the festival of Durga Puja is celebrated mainly in the state of West Bengal but the festive spirit and joy is omnipresent throughout India and the other states of India like Manipur, Orissa, Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Maharashtra and Jharkhand also enjoy the jubilance of Durga Puja with great enthusiasm and devotion. Apart from being a festival, Durga Pooja has become a social-cultural event that celebrates the cheerfulness of life, the vibrant culture, the set rituals and traditions. During the celebrations of Durga Puja, huge puja pandals are erected in which idols of Goddess Durga along with Goddess Saraswati and Lord Ganesha are placed and worsh...

Durga, in Sanskrit means "She who is incomprehensible or difficult to reach." Goddess Durga is a form of Sakti worshiped for her gracious as well as terrifying aspect. Mother of the Universe, she represents the infinite power of the universe and is a symbol of a female dynamism. The manifestation of Goddess Durga is said to emerge from Her formless essence and the two are inseparable. Durga Puja includes the worships of Shiva, Lakshmi, Ganesha, Saraswati, Kartikeya and Mahishasura also. Modern tradition have come to include the display of decorated pandals and artistically depicted idols of Durga, exchange of Bijoya Greetings and publication of Puja Annuals. Durga Puja is organized by communities comprising of Indians in the US ,Europe and Australia. Although pandals are not constructed, the idols are flown in from Kumartuli in Bengal. The desire by the diaspora peoples to keep in touch with their cultural ties has led to a boom in religious tourism, as well as learning from ...